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This Week in WV History

CHARLESTON – 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. Sept. 6, 1875: Members of the notorious James Gang allegedly robbed the Bank of Huntington and got away on horseback. The ...

Enrollment down, Hope Scholarships up

ELKINS - Enrollment is down, and Hope Scholarship numbers are up in Randolph County Schools this school year. Randolph County Schools Superintendent Dr. Derek Lambert gave the Board of Education an update on enrollment numbers during Tuesday's meeting at the Central Office.    Before ...

Former pastor’s trial pushed to 2027

ELKINS — A former Elkins pastor waived his right to a speedy trial Thursday afternoon, pushing his possible trial date into 2027. Kevin Curtis Jones, 34, of Elkins, appeared in Randolph County Circuit Court for a pretrial conference. Representing Jones was attorney Alex Harclerode. The ...

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 ...