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Square dance planned at Arts Center

Elkins Barn Dance Collective will host a square dance at the Randolph County Community Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7-9 pm.  The dance will feature music by Andy FitzGibbon, David O’Dell and Rory Mullenex, and calling by Olivia Perske. Halloween costumes are optional but encouraged. The Elkins Barn Dance Collective welcomes folks who have never danced before. Each dance is taught before the music begins, and experienced dancers often partner with new dancers. "The Halloween dance is such a fun evening," said Emily Miller, Augusta Heritage Center's Chief Creative ...

No Kings-Vote Early Rally

The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley Local residents took part in a 'No Kings-Vote Early' Rally Saturday morning in front of the Randolph County Courthouse. Early voting in Randolph County for the Nov. 3 General Election begins Wednesday.

Chamber event to focus on EMS Fee

ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission will discuss the newly revised Special Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance during Wednesday morning's Rise & Shine event hosted by the Elkins-Randolph County Chamber.      County Commissioners David Kesling, Cris Siler and Kenna Barger will provide information and field questions at the event, which will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the West Virginia Wood Technology Center.      "What we learned from the first time when we tried to do this fee was that we needed to provide more information to the businesses it will affect," ...

Man dies in Tucker County wreck

TUCKER COUNTY – A man died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck in Tucker County Sunday, police said. Ralph D. Mullenax, 83, of Fairmont, succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash, which took place at approximately 3:45 p.m. on U.S. Route 219 in Tucker County, according to a Monday morning West Virginia State Police press release. Mullenax was traveling southbound when he lost control of his vehicle, traveled off the eastern edge of the roadway and crashed, the release states. Mullenax's next of kin has been notified, police said. The investigation remains ongoing.

Elkins woman charged with child abuse resulting in injury

ELKINS – A Randolph County woman is behind bars after allegedly striking and bruising a 7-year-old with a belt, police said. MaCayla Ashton Johnson, 24, has been charged with child abuse resulting in injury, a misdemeanor. She is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail, on a $2,000 ...

Woman dies after early morning blaze in Barbour

MOATSVILLE – An elderly woman died as the result of an early Monday morning fire at a residence in Barbour County, officials said. First responders were called to a structure fire on the Jack Reed Road, and upon their arrival an elderly woman was found trapped upstairs in the home, according to published reports. Firefighters were able to remove the woman from the house, and she was sent for medical treatment for smoke inhalation. However, she passed away while being transported to a medical helicopter, according to information provided by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s ...