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W.Va. man honored as Freedom 250 Hometown Hero

MARTINSBURG — Surrounded by family, fellow service members, law enforcement officers and community supporters, West Virginia Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was recognized Saturday with the inaugural Freedom 250: Hometown Hero Award from the U.S. Department of Justice before also ...

New exhibit highlights West Virginia’s evolving story

MORGANTOWN — After a recent afternoon discussion tracing West Virginia’s place across generations of American history, visitors to West Virginia University’s Downtown Library moved upstairs to experience that history firsthand. Located on the sixth floor, the West Virginia & Regional ...

U.S. Supreme Court upholds W.Va. transgender student-athlete prohibition

CHARLESTON - A majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court said a West Virginia law prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in sports designated for biological girls and women did not violate the rights of a Harrison County transgender girl. In a 6-3 decision Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of West Virginia and Idaho, which passed similar laws described as being aimed at protecting biological girls and women from being forced to compete against biological boys and men who became transgender girls and women. "Separate sports teams for biological ...

‘Tails on Trails’

DAVIS — West Virginia Land Trust invites volunteers to walk shelter dogs in their upcoming "Tails on Trails" event. On July 11, West Virginia Land Trust is partnering with the Tucker County Animal Shelter to hold a “Tails on Trails,” a free hiking activity at the Yellow Creek Natural ...

Man charged facing felony charge

ELKINS – A Randolph County man faces a felony charge after allegedly stealing a woman's credit card and using it at Walmart. Jerry Helmick, 48, is charged with one count of fraudulent use of an access device, a felony. He is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a ...

Randolph County Commissioner See passes away

ELKINS — Randolph County Commissioner Chris See, 65, passed away on Sunday. The Randolph County Commission posted the following message on their Facebook page: "It is with profound sadness that the Randolph County Commission announces the passing of County Commissioner Chris See. "Commissioner See dedicated nearly 18 years of service to the citizens of Randolph County, faithfully serving three terms on the Commission. Throughout his years in office, Chris worked tirelessly to make Randolph County a better place for all who call it home. His commitment to public service, his ...