The United Women in Faith of the First United Methodist Church has awarded scholarships to two Elkins High School graduating seniors, Andrew Harris and Madelyn Lambert. Harris is the son of Christina and Scott Harris of Elkins and will be attending West Virginia Wesleyan College in the fall. ...
ST. MARYS — Gov. Patrick Morrisey Saturday surveyed storm damage in Pleasants County where recovery efforts continued. Morrisey visited Wright’s Riverside Marine near St. Marys where Pleasants County Commissioner Mike Smith showed him damaged homes, campers, utility poles and other ...
ELKINS — The City of Elkins has been offering support to Buckhannon and Weston after their areas faced a devastating flood last week, officials report. During Elkins City Council's July 23 meeting, Mayor Jerry Marco asked Council and residents of Elkins to keep the cities of Buckhannon and Weston in their prayers after severe thunderstorms led to rapid, massive and devastating flooding throughout Upshur and Lewis counties. Marco also thanked City of Elkins employees for doing what they can to "lighten the load" for Buckhannon, noting that several city entities have been on-site to ...
MOATSVILLE — A Barbour County man faces charges after allegedly attacking and stabbing his father with a pickax. Zachary Sean Suddith, 21, of Moatsville, is charged with one count of malicious or unlawful assault, a felony. He is also charged with one count of domestic battery, a ...
BUCKHANNON - Delegate, Adam Burkhammer, R-District 64, is warning notifying Upshur and Lewis county residents of confirmed reports about scammers targeting those affected by last week's flooding. It was reported that the scammers are using blocked or unknown phone numbers and “calling residents and claiming to represent insurance companies” and that “are requesting personal information and asking questions about flood damage and insurance claims,” according to a social media post released by Burkhammer. Upshur and Lewis county residents are urged to stay vigilant and aware ...
