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Randolph released from State of Emergency status

CHARLESTON - The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously during its monthly meeting on Wednesday morning to release Randolph County Schools from its State of Emergency status.     Randolph County Schools was originally placed in a State of Emergency for a six-month period in June 2025 because of its inability to balance the 2026 budget. The state BOE then voted to extend the State of Emergency status for another six months in January of this year.    On Wednesday, after West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt recommended that Randolph County ...

Former City of Elkins employee arrested on terroristic threats charge

ELKINS – A former City of Elkins employee is behind bars after he allegedly threatened the mayor and President Donald Trump, leading to city offices being locked down Wednesday, police said. Christopher “Ben” Curtis, 44, has been charged with threats of terroristic acts. He is being ...

Flood watch declared for region

CHARLESTON — A flood watch is in effect through Sunday for most of the state, the National Weather Service (NWS) reports. The NWS declared a flood watch Thursday for most of West Virginia, including Randolph, Barbour, Upshur, Tucker and Pocohontas counties. The watch for Randolph, Barbour, Upshur and Pocohontas counties is in effect through the morning of July 12. In Tucker County, the watch is in effect through Thursday evening. The NWS website states that "flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible" and that "excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, ...

Two-vehicle wreck leads to drug arrest

BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County man faces a felony charge for allegedly being on drugs when he caused a head-on collision that sent two people to the hospital. Trey Amadeus Johnson, 27, is charged with one count of driving under the influence of controlled substances or drugs causing serious ...

Police chase leads to felony drug charge

ELKINS — Randolph County woman faces a felony drug charge after a police chase over shoplifting allegedly led to the discovery of multiple controlled substances and a "full confession" regarding drug distribution. Hollie Marie Wickline, 48, is charged with one count of possession with ...

Elkins Fourth of July Parade winners announced

ELKINS - On Saturday, the City of Elkins celebrated America’s 250th Independence Day with a variety of activities including the Fourth of July Parade. Despite pop-up thunderstorms in the area, the parade began around 5 p.m. in downtown Elkins, starting on South Davis Avenue and concluding ...