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Fire hose testing underway in Buckhannon

The Buckhannon Fire Department advises that Friendly Way will be closed to traffic today, May 26, while Mutual Aid Fire Departments conduct fire hose testing. The Buckhannon Fire Department thanks you for your patience and understanding as crews complete this important safety work.

Randolph Historical Society hosting program

BEVERLY - The Randolph County Historical Society will host a free program centered around religious influence on the American Revolution Thursday at the Beverly IOOF Community Room.    The free spring event, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, is part of continued programming for the 250th Anniversary of American and will feature Fairmont State University history professor Dr. J.L. Tomblin, who will present "Early American Religion and the American Revolution."     "We are excited to bring Dr. Tomblin to share his perspective on the American Revolution and its religious ...

VITA program returns $1.2M across area

ELKINS – The Tygart Valley United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provided free tax return preparation services to 966 households for the 2026 filing season, helping put more than $1.2 million back into the pockets of local residents. “We are so grateful to the individuals that recognize the importance of this program and choose to share their time with the community,” said Casey Gilbert, the program's Community Impact Director. “It’s a joy to work with volunteers through the certification process and see them make valuable connections with ...

BOE set to hire new superintendent

ELKINS - The Randolph County Board of Education is scheduled on Tuesday to hire a new Superintendent of Randolph County Schools during a special meeting at the Central Office. The Randolph BOE went into executive session during another special meeting on Thursday to conduct interviews with screened applicants for the superintendent position. Terry George was appointed interim superintendent of Randolph County Schools on March 21, just one day after Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dilly resigned. Dilly was hired as Superintendent of Randolph County Schools in March 2024. George previously ...