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Breast Cancer Awareness Drive‑Thru Event set

BELINGTON - Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) will host its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Drive‑Thru Event on Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at 70 N Sturmer Street in Belington. This year’s theme, "Rooted in Hope, Growing in Strength," honors the deep roots of community support, the enduring power of hope, and the remarkable strength shown by survivors and fighters across Barbour County. “Our community has always shown that strength grows when people stand together,” said Connie Williams, Patient Assistant Coordinator/Certified Application Counselor. “'Rooted in Hope, ...

Beverly man facing illegal driving and assault charges

DAILEY - A single-vehicle collision led to charges after a Randolph County man allegedly drove with a revoked license and struck his passenger in the face three times. Deven Lovell Smith, 39, of Beverly, is charged with one count of operators revoked for DUI-third offense, a felony. He has ...

High court may hear vaccine lawsuit appeal

CHARLESTON - After keeping West Virginia's compulsory vaccine law for school-age children in place last year after a lower court decision tried to block its enforcement, the state Supreme Court of Appeals wants to hear oral arguments in the case and allow Gov. Patrick Morrisey to ...

Elkins native named hospital director of operations

BUCKHANNON — WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital has named Elkins native Matthew “Matt” Scott as its director of operations, expanding his leadership role at the hospital and within WVU Medicine. In his new position, Scott provides administrative oversight and leadership for several ...

Corridor H impact statement release delayed until November

PARSONS – The state has delayed the release of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Parsons-to-Davis section of Corridor H until November, officials said. The SDEIS had originally been expected to be released on Monday, but officials are now reviewing whether the state adequately evaluated the proposed alignments, as opposed to the “preferred alternatives,” under the National Environmental Policy Act. A public comment period will begin immediately following the release of the SDEIS on Nov. 5, giving residents and environmental groups a chance ...

Scenes from the 2026 Forest Festival