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Trees planted to honor Governor’s Mansion’s 100th anniversary

CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and first lady Denise Morrisey took part Tuesday in planting several cherry blossom trees on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion, paying tribute to West Virginia’s friendship with Japan, the 100th anniversary of the Governor’s Mansion and a ...

PEIA considering smaller premium increases

CHARLESTON — After two years of back-to-back large premium hikes, public employees in West Virginia could see a substantially smaller premium increase for their health insurance benefits, though a spousal surcharge is expected to rise. The finance board of the West Virginia Public Employees ...

Randolph Grand Jury indicts 35

ELKINS — A Randolph County Grand Jury returned 36 indictments Monday, involving 35 individuals, for alleged crimes including malicious assault, arson and grand larceny. Shi Span Pink, 48, was indicted on one count of malicious assault, and one count of assault during the commission of a ...

Turkey Trottin’

BELINGTON — More than 100 participants are expected to take part in the 14th annual Barbour County Health Association’s Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Run, scheduled for Saturday in downtown Belington. The Turkey Trot will also feature a mile-long Fun Trot, which will begin and end at the Belington ...

Police: Missing teenager found

12:10 p.m. - The Barbour County Sheriff's Office reports that Taylor Griffith has been found. 10:30 a.m. - Original post: BARBOUR COUNTY - A local teenager has been declared missing with possible sightings in Randolph and Barbour counties. Taylor Griffith, 17, was declared missing in a ...

Barbour County Schools releases statement

PHILIPPI – The following statement was released by the Barbour County Board of Education and Eddie Vincent, superintendent of Barbour County Schools, just before noon Tuesday: “After careful consideration and extensive consultation with staff, families, and community stakeholders, Barbour ...