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Elderly man dies in Tucker crash

Local News October 20, 2026

TUCKER COUNTY – An elderly man died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck in Tucker County on Sunday afternoon, 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 on 219 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 State ...

Military Music

Local News October 20, 2026

PHILIPPI – Veterans and their families, along with the general public, are invited to a free military music concert by the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 249th Army Band. The free community performance, "A Tribute to Veterans," designed to honor military service members, will take ...

Fincham speaks before Rotary Club

Local News October 20, 2026

ELKINS - Derek Fincham, director of the Naylor Learning Center at Davis & Elkins College, addressed the Rotary Club of Elkins, giving the group an overview of the services offered by the center. Joining Fincham were students Mackenzie Lyons, Shelley Steff and Humza Akram. The Naylor Learning ...

Kump Center to host Whetsell's Elkins History Talk

Local News October 20, 2026

ELKINS – On Wednesday, the Kump Education Center will offer the second of its three Elkins History Talks this fall, this one focusing on a tragic Elkins event and its repercussions. Robert “Rob” Whetsell will talk about “The Early History of Elkins” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kump ...

Woman dies after early morning Barbour blaze

Local News October 20, 2026

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 ...

Square dance planned at Arts Center

Local News October 20, 2026

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 ...