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Two injured in Crystal Springs crash

CRYSTAL SPRINGS – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident near Harrison Avenue, past the J.F. Allen facility, police said. Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Deputies L. Elbon and C. Waldron responded to the wreck call on July 4, finding a silver Subaru Crosstrek in the ...

Justice meets with veterans in Randolph County

ELKINS - U.S. Sen. Jim Justice made a stop in Randolph County this week to speak with veterans and discuss what kind of resources are available at his office. Justice, his long-time K-9 companion Baby Dog, and a host of local leaders, including Sen. Robbie Morris, Randolph County Commission ...

This Week in WV History

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 12, 2003: The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences in downtown Charleston opened to the public. It combines a modern ...

Pilot killed in Pocahontas County helicopter crash

POCAHONTAS COUNTY – A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash Friday morning in Huntersville, near Marlinton in Pocahontas County. The incident happened at around 7:45 a.m. and is being investigated by both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said. The Sikorsky S-76D helicopter was owned by WACO Oil & Gas. The company has confirmed that the pilot, Leo Basile, 57, of Arthurdale, was pronounced dead at the scene. Basile was apparently the only person on board the craft, according to reports. Waco Oil & Gas owns multiple pieces ...

Elkins Police Chief Bennett resigns

ELKINS – Elkins Police Chief Travis Bennett has resigned from his position, officials announced. Elkins City Council voted during its Thursday evening meeting to accept Bennett’s resignation, and to post the Elkins Police Chief position. The seven present council members voted. Second ...