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Chamber event to focus on EMS Fee

Local News October 19, 2026

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," ...

Benson 'all in' as WVU's 27th president

Local News October 19, 2026

MORGANTOWN – The swearing in was complete. Prewritten remarks delivered by a procession of speakers had been delivered and applauded. Everything was moving with a practiced precision. And then, for a brief moment, it wasn’t. There was nobody at the podium. The emcee wasn’t making an ...

Community Calendar

Communities October 17, 2026

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items. ART OF ...

Philippi Elementary placed on 'safety hold' Friday

Local News October 17, 2026

PHILIPPI - Philippi Elementary School was placed on a "safety hold" due to a "student behavior issue" on Friday morning, officials said. A Barbour County Schools announcement on social media Friday stated that "the situation has been addressed, and all is clear at this time." "Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our students and staff... Safety is always our priority," the announcement stated. No further information about Thursday's incident has been released. Earlier this week, students from Philippi Elementary School were ...

Teter CEOS meet in Tennerton

Local News October 17, 2026

Cathy DeBarr, Iris Perry and Iris Mae Swecker hosted the September meeting of the Teter CEOS as they met on Sept. 17 in the Tennerton UMC Fellowship Hall. Lowell Wayts offered prayer over the noon meal. Enjoying birthdays this month are Lowell Wayts, Barbara Hinkle and Cathy DeBarr. President Debbie Hinkle opened the meeting with Janet Smith leading the group in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Iris Perry read “A Friend for All Seasons.” “Things to Be Thankful For” was read by Lowell Wayts. Both readings contained sensible messages to retain. The club had a good ...

Mighty Mites Take Flight

Local News October 17, 2026

The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley The Elkins-Randolph County YMCA held evaluations for Mighty Mites League basketball players this week. The league is for children in kindergarten through third grade. League coordinator Chelsey Lewis, top photo, hands a ball to one of the youngsters ...