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Exploring AI’s role in mental health

As the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front. Their research showed ...

Governor’s Office provides TANF update

CHARLESTON – A spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is spending far more than it receives in federal grants, but the state's chief banker said it's within the governor's power to address. Lars Dalseide, communications ...

Corridor H Wreck Near New Bridge

The Inter-Mountain photo by Taylor McKinnie The Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department, the Elkins Fire Department and Randolph County EMS responded to a single-vehicle accident involving a Tesla on Corridor H, just past the recently opened Kerens bridge, on Monday morning. No one appeared ...

Suspect allegedly shot woman in the face

PICKENS – A Barbour County woman is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting another woman in the face during an altercation at Turkey Bone Road in Randolph County over the weekend. Regina Lea Collette, 45, of Philippi, has been charged with attempted murder, a felony. She ...

Montrose man accused of impersonating FBI agent

MONTROSE — A Randolph County man faces an impersonation charge after allegedly claiming to be an FBI agent receiving around $900 trillion weekly from the federal agency. Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Montrose, is charged with one count of impersonation of a law-enforcement officer or ...

Beverly couple charged with child abuse appears in court

ELKINS — New charges have been filed against a Randolph County couple accused of child abuse after a child in their care was allegedly found bound by zip ties in a bathroom. Licha Faye Ortiz, 54, and Manuel Ortiz Jr., 69, of Beverly, are each charged with one count of child abuse creating risk of bodily injury and one count of conspiracy, both felonies. Each appeared separately in Randolph County Magistrate Court Monday for hearings. Manuel Ortiz did not have an attorney for his hearing, while Licha Ortiz was represented by attorney Les Mallow. During both hearings, Assistant ...