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Police identify two killed in Upshur flooding

BUCKHANNON - The West Virginia State Police has released the identities of the two individuals who lost their lives during this week's flooding in Upshur County. Judy A. Young, 59, of Upshur County, and James J. Harper, 61, of Upshur County, were found deceased inside a vehicle that was recovered from the Stonecoal Lake area of Upshur County, according to a Friday afternoon State Police press release. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was swept from the roadway due to rapidly rising floodwaters, police said, adding that the next of kin have been notified, and the ...

Man charged after alleged stabbing

ELKINS — A Randolph County man faces a felony charge after allegedly retaliating against police while being detained for a stabbing. Dashaun Xavier Moyers, 22, is charged with one count of retaliation against public official, a felony. He is currently being held at the Tygart Valley ...

Augusta Festival set for today in City Park

ELKINS - Elkins City Park will be buzzing with excitement when it hosts the 54th annual Augusta Festival and Craft Fair today. The annual event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., has something for the entire family, including live music, arts and crafts, activities, workshops, storytelling, demonstrations, and the West Virginia Open Fiddle and Banjo contest. "There are certain traditions that we are upholding from year to year, such as Appalachian vendors all with handmade items that really showcase the creativity of the area," Augusta Festival coordinator Valarie Uccellani told The ...

Elkins mayor to temporarily head police department

ELKINS — Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco will temporarily oversee the Elkins Police Department's operations until a new Chief of Police is appointed and takes office. During Elkins City Council's Thursday night meeting, seven present council members voted to allow Marco to "directly exercise ...

Interact Children’s Museum offering public tour

ELKINS – The public is invited to attend a Hard Hat Tour on Sunday afternoon of the Interact Children's Museum, located on the corner of Third Street and Davis Avenue. The public tour will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday. In 2025, the Interact Children's Museum Board of Directors signed a two-year lease with Seneca Mall LLC for use of the historic Dann Building. The Museum creates “opportunities for children and families to connect, engage, and explore through hands-on play,” the ICM website states.

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. CRAFTS AND FOOD TRUCKS: at the Tygarts Valley Ministries parking lot today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during Beverly Fireman's Festival. HUNTING HERITAGE BANQUET: The Tygart Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will hold its annual Hunting Heritage Banquet today at the Gandy Dancer Conference Center at 359 Beverly Pike in Elkins. The doors ...