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Truck Flips After Hydroplaning

Photo courtesy of the Randolph County Sheriff's Office Two people were transported to Davis Medical Center by Randolph County EMS this morning after a wreck on Rt. 33 Shavers Mountain, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office. Deputies investigated the crash, finding that the ...

Much of area under a flood watch

ELKINS – Elkins and much of the surrounding areas are currently under a flood watch, which is in effect through Wednesday morning. The flood watch affects portions of Randolph, Barbour, Upshur and Pocahontas counties. According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible in the watch area. “Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the flood watch states. “Slow moving heavy showers and thunderstorms will periodically move through the area ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. GRAND FEATURE PARADE SEATS: Forest Festival Grand Feature Parade seats will be available at the Otterbein United Methodist Church at 1100 South Davis Avenue in Elkins. The seats are for the Oct. 3 parade and are on sale. Parade seats may be reserved by calling the church office at 304-636-0569, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All seats must be ...

Ribbon-cutting event celebrates new owners of business

ELKINS – A longtime Elkins business has reopened under new ownership. The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber of Commerce recently joined family, friends and members of the community to celebrate a new chapter for See’s Automotive, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Chris Jarrett, the new ...

Force-Feed Loader and Dump Truck

The Inter-Mountain photos by Brad Johnson A force-feed loader continuously picks up earth from the ditches of Isner Creek Road in Elkins and drops into a dump truck. Ditches are being cleaned up in preparation for the winter season.

Fall community blood screenings to be offered

BUCKHANNON – The longtime partnership between the Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur and WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital will once again offer affordable community blood screenings. Officials say the screenings provide residents with an easy way to monitor important health indicators. The screenings will be offered by appointment only at two locations: at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon on Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31, and Community Care of Rock Cave on Nov. 7. “Rotary of Buckhannon Upshur is proud to continue our partnership with WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital to ...