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Blood drive in Elkins Thursday

ELKINS - Coordinating Council for Independent Living and Choice Care At Home’s Elkins office has partnered with the American Red Cross to sponsor a blood drive. The drive will be held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at 501 Wilson Lane, Suite 3 in Elkins. Blood is a perishable product that can ...

Permit for Tucker power plant/data center approved

DAVIS — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has approved the air quality permit for the proposed Fundamental Data power plant and data center in Tucker County. Fundamental Data’s permit application was received on March 18, and on June 18, the state DEP - Division ...

Man accused of strangling juvenile victim

ROCK CAVE — An Upshur County man faces a felony charge after allegedly strangling a juvenile in his care. Austin Gene Cesaro, 32, is charged with strangulation, suffocation or asphyxiation, a felony. Cesaro was being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $15,000 property/surety ...

Elkins Council to discuss opioid settlement money

ELKINS — Elkins City Council will look at authorizing participation in the more than $7 billion nationwide opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family during Thursday’s council meeting. Council will vote Thursday on taking part in the $7.4 billion settlement between all ...

Suffragette Tea Party to celebrate women’s right to vote

ELKINS — A unique Suffragette Tea Party event this weekend will celebrate the passage of the 19th Amendment, which won American women the right to vote. To celebrate the July 26, 1920 passage of the Amendment, Randolph County Democrats will host their own Suffragette Tea Party on Sunday, ...

West Virginia State Fair turns 100

FAIRLEA — The 100th State Fair of West Virginia, held from Aug. 7 to 16, concluded with record-breaking attendance and a diverse lineup of entertainment, marking a century of tradition and community celebration. This milestone event attracted over 200,000 visitors, surpassing previous ...