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August brings many Barbour events

Communities August 1, 2026

Hello from Barbour County! Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Upshur and Lewis counties who have experienced heartbreaking flooding recently. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tacy Fair will be taking place today, Aug. 1 at the Tacy Community Building. Stop by for some fun for all ages, including food, games, tournaments, music, and more. This will be presented by the Tacy Stickers 4-H Club. Today, there will also be Bingo Night at the Barbour County American Legion Post 44 in Philippi beginning at 6:30 p.m. Today is also the day for Lurch Fest which takes place in ...

Randolph man facing 17 felony charges

Local News August 1, 2026

BELINGTON — A Randolph County man is facing 17 felony charges after allegedly taking almost $200 from his father's bank account without permission, and also allegedly stealing and selling his firearms. Denver James Goodwin, 29, is charged with 17 counts of possession of counterfeit or ...

Wreck at the DMV

Local News August 1, 2026

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley Elkins City Police and the Elkins Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon at the entrance of the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles on North Randolph Avenue.

Community Calendar

Communities August 1, 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. OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. Contact dp-foot@hotmail.com. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to ...

This Week in WV History

Local News August 1, 2026

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. Aug. 2, 2009: Golfers Sam Snead and Bill Campbell became the first two inductees into the West Virginia Golf Hall of ...

Injured owl flying high again

Local News July 31, 2026

BOWDEN - A barred owl with substantial injuries received a new lease on life thanks to an observant motorist who noticed the injured bird alongside the roadway. Earlier this spring, Elkins resident Russell Corley was driving to Elkins from Bowden on Route 33 when he saw a large bird on the ...