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W.Va. man admits to role in supporting violence overseas

Local News October 27, 2026

CLARKSBURG — A Bridgeport man has admitted to providing material support to an armed separatist group in Cameroon, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced today. "We will not tolerate individuals who commit acts of violence abroad while enjoying the freedoms and safety of the United States," said U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey. "This conviction should serve as a warning to anyone contemplating similar crimes: we will find you, investigate, and bring you to justice." Didimus Kimbi, also known as “Samba gala,” 37, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to provide material support. ...

Search warrants served in WVU hazing investigation

Local News October 27, 2026

MORGANTOWN – Social media posts circulating Tuesday morning showing law enforcement officers at West Virginia University fraternity houses are tied to ongoing investigations into hazing. According to a university spokesperson, two search warrants were served Oct. 26. One of those warrants took officers to the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at 670 N. High St. Lambda Chi Alpha is the same fraternity that was placed on interim suspension by the university on Oct. 9 following allegations of hazing. A search warrant was also served at the Pi Kappa Alpha house at 117 Belmar ...

31 indictments handed down by grand jury

Local News October 27, 2026

ELKINS – A Randolph County grand jury returned 31 indictments Monday, for alleged crimes including malicious assault upon a correctional officer, and driving under the influence causing death. Sidney Austen Brenwalt, 31, of Beverly, was indicted on one count of driving under the influence causing death, a felony, and one count of driving under the influence with a BAC of 0.15 or higher, a misdemeanor. Brenwalt was initially charged after a single-vehicle fatality on the Georgetown Road in April. He is currently being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash-only ...

Community Calendar

Local News October 27, 2026

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. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items. ART OF ...

Report: D&E generates $63.8M impact

Local News October 27, 2026

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College generates an estimated $63.8 million in statewide economic output and supports approximately 530 jobs, according to a 2025 economic impact report from West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities. The findings highlight the college’s economic role in Elkins and the surrounding community through institutional operations, employee payroll, student and visitor spending, and investments in campus facilities. The college’s total estimated impact includes $25.9 million in labor earnings and $40.4 million in value added to West Virginia’s ...

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum’s Stalnaker speaks

Local News October 27, 2026

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylums tour guide Whitney Stalnaker addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, giving the group the history and current status of the facility. Construction of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA), more commonly known as the Weston State Hospital, was begun prior to ...