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Traffic stop leads to felony drug charge

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County woman faces two felony charges after methamphetamine was allegedly found on her during a traffic stop. Lacy Leeida Russell, 38, is charged with delivery of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, both felonies. She is currently ...

Elkins Fire Department offering tips for Fire Prevention Week

ELKINS — The Elkins Fire Department and State Farm Insurance have joined forces with the National Fire Protection Association to promote Fire Prevention Week, which begins on Sunday and runs through Oct. 11. This year’s NFPA theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in ...

Vaccine exemption lawsuit continues

BECKLEY — A Raleigh County judge granted class action status to the more than 570 students granted religious exemptions to West Virginia’s compulsory vaccine law, with the case likely heading for a final conclusion as soon as today. Wednesday marked the resumption of a hearing after a ...

BOE looks for school bus drivers

ELKINS — The shortage of school bus drivers in Randolph County was discussed during Tuesday evening’s regular Board of Education meeting. Nick Alfred, who is the school system’s director of facilities/maintenance, transportation and school safety, provided a power-point presentation ...

Woman killed in Huttonsville wreck

HUTTONSVILLE – A Randolph County woman was pronounced dead after a fatal accident in Huttonsville Wednesday night, police said. The West Virginia State Police released a statement Thursday morning regarding a fatal accident that led to the death of Mary Rexrode, 55, of Brandywine, that ...