This Week in WV History
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Oct. 4, 1890: A traveling circus arrived in Alderson. While in town, the show’s lioness gave birth to cubs. Susan Bebout, wife of a ...
Online tip leads to Upshur arrest
BUCKHANNON - A tip from an online “child predator sting influencer” led to the arrest of a man in Upshur County, police said. Richard Franklin Wood, 55, has been charged with soliciting a minor via computer, and attempted use of minors in filming sexually explicit conduct, both ...
Forest Festival coronation moved up to avoid storms
ELKINS — The plan to move up the coronation ceremony for the Mountain State Forest Festival's 88th Queen Silvia Friday afternoon was successful, as not a single raindrop fell during the festivities. West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner crowned Queen Silvia LXXXVIII Emma Grace Snyder ...
Tucker High teacher accused of sexual abuse of student
HAMBLETON — A Tucker County High School teacher has been arrested and charged with two felonies after allegedly having an "inappropriate relationship" with a student. Haden Michael Wamsley, 22, is charged with one count of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian; and one count of ...
Hiring of new EMS principal approved
ELKINS - The Randolph County Board of Education approved the hiring of Stephanie Latif as the new principal at Elkins Middle School during a special meeting this week. During the personnel portion of the meeting, the BOE approved the principal's hiring with a 5-0 vote. Latif currently serves as an assistant principal at Pendleton County Middle/High School and will officially start her new job at Elkins Middle School on Oct. 7. Latif replaces former principal Dawn Kittle, who transferred at the beginning of the school year to take a teaching position at ...