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Man accused of punching healthcare worker

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man is facing a felony charge after allegedly punching a healthcare worker and threatening to kill her. Leon Devale McDonald Jr., 35, is charged with one count of battery and assault on a healthcare worker, a felony. He is currently being held at the Tygart ...

Upshur officials pleased by federal funding announcement

BUCKHANNON – Local officials responded with gratitude and relief after Monday's announcement that $4.5 million in federal funding will be coming to flood-ravaged Upshur and Lewis counties. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Monday that President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency ...

Montrose man accused of impersonating FBI agent

MONTROSE — A Randolph County man faces an impersonation charge after allegedly claiming to be an FBI agent receiving around $900 trillion weekly from the federal agency. Clinton Wayne Nelan, 33, of Montrose, is charged with one count of impersonation of a law-enforcement officer or ...

Randolph County Fair’s Staten speaks to Rotary

ELKINS - Kathie Staten, board president of the Randolph County Fair, addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, giving an overview of this year’s event. Staten was joined by 2025 Randolph County Fair Teen Queen Gwynnie Walters. “I am truly honored to represent the Randolph County Fair today and ...

Exploring AI’s role in mental health

As the use of artificial intelligence for mental health conditions grows for both patients seeking support and psychiatrists treating them, West Virginia University researchers put ChatGPT-5 Pro to the test to determine its abilities on the psychiatry educational front. Their research showed ...

Governor’s Office provides TANF update

CHARLESTON – A spokesperson for Gov. Patrick Morrisey said West Virginia's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is spending far more than it receives in federal grants, but the state's chief banker said it's within the governor's power to address. Lars Dalseide, communications ...