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Flood watch declared for region

Local News July 9, 2026

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, ...

Former City of Elkins employee arrested on terroristic threats charge

Local News July 9, 2026

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 ...

Police chase leads to felony drug charge

Local News July 9, 2026

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 ...

County school superintendents unite for campaign

Local News July 9, 2026

CHARLESTON — Educational leaders in West Virginia kicked off a campaign emphasizing that public schools are the foundational heart of communities, providing essential services that extend far beyond traditional academics. Members of the West Virginia Association of School Administrators, ...

Peoples Cartage fire 95% extinguished

Local News July 9, 2026

PARKERSBURG – The large plumes of black smoke radiating from the Peoples Cartage warehouse site off of Camden Avenue since early Sunday were gone by mid-morning Tuesday as fire crews continued to douse hot spots at the scene. “The fire is approximately 95% extinguished,” said Wood ...

Two-vehicle wreck leads to drug arrest

Local News July 9, 2026

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 ...