RAVENSWOOD – U.S. Sen. Jim Justice has enjoyed being in the Republican majority in the U.S. Senate, but the November midterm election could see control flipped to the Democratic Party – which could also speed up a decision whether to run once again for governor of West Virginia in ...
PHILIPPI - Students were evacuated from Philippi Elementary School Monday morning due to what was originally believed to be smoke in the school, officials said. Barbour County Schools Superintendent Eddie Vincent told The Inter-Mountain Monday afternoon that the issue "really wasn't smoke," but rather a smell. Vincent likened the incident to turning a furnace on in the winter that has not been on in a while, which causes a burning smell. He added that students were evacuated as a precaution and windows were opened to ventilate the building. "It was just a heat unit that had some issues ...
CHARLESTON – A letter sent by West Virginia lawmakers to Flock Safety representatives demanded answers to submitted questions by a Friday deadline, though the company claims it has been cooperative and willing to talk. House Government Organization Committee Chairman Chris Phillips, ...
BUCKHANNON – Upshur, Barbour, Randolph and Tucker counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance to repair public infrastructure after the deadly flooding of July 21. President Donald Trump approved the funding for Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker and seven other counties, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. “I want to thank President Trump and his administration for approving this assistance and continuing to stand with West Virginia as our communities recover,” Gov. Patrick Morrisey said in announcing the funding. ...
The Inter-Mountain photos by Anthony Gaynor Emergency crews responded to a beer truck running into an Elkins residence's yard off of Randolph Avenue Friday morning. Elkins City Police, the Elkins Fire Department and the Randolph County EMS all responded at the scene of the accident.
MORGANTOWN – The unexpected phone call came out of the blue this summer. On the other end of the line was WVU athletic director Wren Baker, who informed John Beilein his time as West Virginia’s men’s basketball coach was about to come full circle. “When Wren called me, it really took ...
