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Randolph search for superintendent moving forward

ELKINS - Randolph County Schools Interim Superintendent Terry George gave the Board of Education an update on the search for a new superintendent during the most recent BOE meeting. "The Superintendent search is running on schedule right now," George told the BOE. "On May 19th, you'll have the opportunity during that regular meeting to look at the applicants. Dr. (Howard) O'Cull (WVSBA Executive Director) is going to deliver those to us and I will deliver those to you... You can select any or all of the applicants that you would like to interview." George said the BOE could hold two ...

Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs

The Inter-Mountain photos by Anthony Gaynor Young anglers try to reel in a fish during the annual Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs event at the Phil Gainer Community Center in Elkins Saturday. The festivities featured multiple educational activity booths for youth.

Upshur grand jury indicts 20

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County grand jury returned indictments of 20 individuals Monday afternoon, for charges including terroristic threats, sexual assault and delivery of a controlled substance resulting in death. Mildred Ann McAtee, 67, of Buckhannon, was indicted on terroristic threats, and retaliation against a public official, both felonies. In a separate indictment, McAtee was also indicted on escape from custody, a felony, and two counts of domestic assault, a misdemeanor. Hope Renee Garrison, 38, of Buckhannon, and Zachary James Crawford, 32, of Weston, were each indicted on ...

Crash of stolen car leads to charges

UPSHUR COUNTY – An Upshur County was arrested after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit and crashing what was reported as a stolen car. Keanan Lee, 28, of Rock Cave, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a felony, and first-offense driving suspended, reckless ...

Capito talks gas prices, data centers

ELKINS — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito sat down with The Inter-Mountain to talk about gas prices, broadband, data centers and more before West Virginians hit the polls on Tuesday. In Tuesday's primary election, Capito, R-W.Va., is seeking reelection for a third six-year term in the United ...

Man charged with third offense driving revoked

ELKINS — A Mercer County man faces a felony charge in Randolph County after allegedly driving on a revoked license despite "multiple" guilty pleas for similar offenses. Joseph Patrick Herron, 42, of Bluefield, is charged with one count of third-offense driving while license revoked, a ...