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Morrisey declares State of Emergency in Barbour County

Local News July 20, 2026

CHARLESTON - Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday afternoon declared a State of Emergency for Barbour County following severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding and damage across the county beginning on July 18. "When West Virginians are facing an emergency, we're going to move quickly to get the people and resources in place to help," said Morrisey. "We're working closely with local emergency officials to assess damage, support response efforts, and help affected communities recover as quickly as possible." The proclamation allows state agencies to ...

Beverly Heritage Day

Local News July 20, 2026

The Inter-Mountain photos by Joe Blankenship Above, Joseph Mullenax of Montrose demonstrates the art of Blacksmithing during the Beverly Heritage Day celebration Saturday. At right, Liz Stout of Elkins rides Que on her way to deliver the Declaration to Don Teter for a reading during the ...

Officials discuss ownership of EMS property

Local News July 20, 2026

ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission agreed to conduct a deed search for one of the Randolph County Emergency Squad's stations during its most recent meeting During the meeting, Commission President David Kesling made a motion to do a search in order to transfer the deed of Station 1 to the Randolph County Ambulance Authority. Fellow Commissioner Cris Siler seconded the motion. "Right now Station 1 is deeded to the Randolph County Commission and we are looking to deed that property over to the Randolph County Ambulance Authority board," Kesling said during the meeting. "This gives ...

Warner not informed of election vulnerabilities

Local News July 20, 2026

WHEELING – Neither the White House nor any federal intelligence agencies have informed West Virginia officials that any election information in the state has been stolen or hacked, West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner said Friday morning. Warner said he “needs proof” that there ...

Royal Trumpeteers announced for 88th Forest Festival

Local News July 20, 2026

Mountain State Forest Festival Director General Nathaniel Bonnell has announced the appointments of Estrid Mara Garver-Daniels, Grayson Alexander Streets, Madeline Grace Wamsley, and Kyle Liam Warner as Royal Trumpeteers for the 88th Mountain State Forest Festival. Estrid Mara Garver-Daniels is the daughter of Tessa and Nathaniel Garver-Daniels of Elkins. She is the granddaughter of Debrah and Randal Garver of Ada, Ohio and Denise and Glen Daniels of Conway, South Carolina. She has one brother, Everett Garver-Daniels. This is Estrid’s first year serving as a Royal Trumpeteer. In the ...

Capito slams NDAA stalemate

Local News July 20, 2026

CHARLESTON – The U.S. Senate was back on Capitol Hill this week following a 16-day recess, mourning the death of a colleague, fighting over defense spending, working on water infrastructure and college athletic oversight bills, and preparing for a primetime address by President Donald ...