CHARLESTON — Chuck Yeager, the World War II ace fighter pilot who earned international fame for being the first person to break the sound barrier, was honored Friday with a memorial service attended by Vice President Mike Pence in Charleston. Yeager, a West Virginia native, died on Dec. ...
ELKINS — Following direction provided by the West Virginia State Board of Education, Randolph County Schools officials approved a blended calendar for students this week. Throughout the remainder of January and the entire month of February, students in Randolph County will follow a blended ...
ELKINS — A longtime local attorney sees parallels between the current political situation in America and an important battle in the Revolutionary War in which one of his direct ancestors played a part. The Battle of Cowpens was fought Jan. 17, 1781 — 240 years ago on Sunday — near ...
PHILIPPI — To commemorate his family’s history in Barbour County, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner took the ceremonial oath of office at the Barbour County Courthouse Friday morning. Warner was sworn in for his second term by Barbour County Sheriff Brett Carpenter at the ...
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice said Friday that the West Virginia Board of Education was acting in the best interests of students by prohibiting counties from switching to remote learning when COVID-19 cases soar. Speaking Friday afternoon during his coronavirus briefing at the State Capitol ...
BEVERLY — For the first time in decades, the town of Beverly will be served by its own law enforcement officer. Beverly Mayor Andy Burns said hiring a chief of police was necessary for the enforcement of town ordinances and laws. Allen Vanscoy, newly appointed chief of police for the ...
ELKINS — Residents driving on the Beverly Five-lane may have noticed that a new business is moving into the former Rite Aid Pharmacy building, but company officials said this week it won’t be opening for several months. Last week O’Reilly Auto Parts placed its trademark signs on each ...
PARKERSBURG — A statewide teachers union is planning to file an injunction regarding the return of students to in-person schooling next week. The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia announced Thursday that it plans to file an injunctive action against the West Virginia Board of ...
ELKINS — As has been the case with so many annual events during the past 11 months, the Martin Luther King celebration and march will not be offered in downtown Elkins this year due to COVID-19 concerns. However, organizers have put together an alternative form of celebration. “Every ...
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education school board unanimously passed a motion Wednesday that would prevent county school systems from opting for remote learning after Jan. 19 and adopted in-person instructions for West Virginia schools. Virtual learning through the ...
CHARLESTON — Two members of the House of Delegates announced plan to introduce a resolution this legislative session condemning tech companies they say are censoring conservative voices in their efforts to remove violent and threatening posts and social media tools spreading those ...
CHARLESTON — Members of the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates gaveled in for the first time in 2021 on Wednesday — the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the state. Wednesday’s first day of session was mostly ceremonial, with lawmakers adjourning until Wednesday, Feb ...
VALLEY BEND — It’s something no one likes to think about, but if an active shooter situation ever happens in a Randolph County school, local law enforcement officers want to be prepared. That’s why the Elkins Police Department has been hosting a series of Solo Officer Emergency ...
ELKINS — Gov. Jim Justice’s recent decisions regarding the start of winter and spring sports has created a dilemma for high school athletic directors and coaches around the state. Unfortunately, the student-athletes could now face tough choices as well in the spring when their respective ...
ELKINS — Randolph County has received nearly $14,000 in federal funds for emergency food and shelter . Several local counties have been awarded Phase 38 Emergency Food and Shelter funding through the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the ...
CHARLESTON — Two major announcements came out of Gov. Jim Justice’s pandemic briefing Wednesday morning. The governor announced effective Wednesday the age for vaccinations will drop from 80 and older to 70 and older with the goal to get to 65 and older as soon as possible, maybe next ...
ELKINS — Residents lined up for COVID-19 vaccinations Wednesday at the Phil Gainer Community Center. A total of 200 vaccinations were done Wednesday, and another 300 are scheduled for today at the center. All appointments for today are now filled, but another vaccination event is ...
CHARLESTON — No credible threats of violence exist at this time against activities of the Legislature and the inauguration in Charleston, the deputy secretary of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. “Right now to say that we have no credible threats in our ...
WESTON — On Monday, Feb. 1, Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital in Weston, will offer a free vein screening. The screening provides information about the vein health of the patient and whether further service is needed to alleviate any problems. Ferdinand C. Martinez, MD will ...
ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College Professor of English Dr. Bill King is among writers and artists published in the current issue of About Place Journal who will present their works in a Zoom poetry reading at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15. The free event can be accessed at ...