Two-vehicle wreck blocks Harrison Avenue traffic
The Inter-Mountain photo by Brad Johnson A two-vehicle T-bone wreck at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Robert E. Lee Avenue in Elkins blocked traffic at about 11 a.m. Friday morning.
Flood warning, storm watch in effect
ELKINS - A flash flood warning is in effect in Randolph County until 6:30 p.m., Randolph County Nixle has announced. In addition, the National Weather Service has put a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 9 p.m. for Randolph, Upshur, Barbour, Tucker and Pocahontas counties.
Missing man found alive
BUCKHANNON - Officials from the City of Buckhannon and the Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management announce that Christopher James Chenoweth, previously reported as a missing and endangered person, has been located alive. Chenoweth was found earlier Friday in Randolph County, where he was safely contacted by responding units. He is currently with the West Virginia State Police, who are coordinating next steps and ensuring his wellbeing. City, county and state agencies extend appreciation to all responding partners and to community members who shared ...
Commission rescinds EMS levy vote plan
ELKINS - On Thursday afternoon, the Randolph County Commission rescinded the excess levy vote for the Randolph County Ambulance Authority that was approved in August. The RCC had voted put the levy vote on the November General Election ballot after problems arose with the Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance commissioners approved back in April. Just after the fee went into effect in July, the County Commission suspended it after the state Tax Department informed commissioners that the fee violated the streamlined sales tax agreement. At a County ...
Two Twisted Smoke Shack employees facing felony charges
ELKINS – Two employees of the Twisted Smoke Shack in Elkins have been arrested in connection to alleged illegal marijuana products. Brandi Nicole Harris, 43, of Beverly, and Megan Raye Daniels, 38, of Beverly, were each charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – marijuana, and conspiracy to deliver a controlled substance, all felonies. Each are being held at the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on separate $20,000 cash-only bonds, set by Magistrate Mike Dyer. According to the criminal complaints, prepared by Sgt. J.M. Tallman of the Elkins Detachment ...
Officials searching for Buckhannon man
BUCKHANNON — Officials from the City of Buckhannon Police Department and the Upshur County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management are conducting a coordinated search for Christopher James Chenoweth, who has been reported missing and endangered. Chenoweth is described as ...