ELKINS - Emergency workers performed water rescues in both Randolph and Barbour counties Sunday after severe storms caused flooding in the local area. Flooding in the Montrose area of Randolph County area forced officials to rescue a family who were stranded in their home by high water, ...
Submitted photo The 2026 Wild and Wonderful Country Fest attracted music lovers to the Davis & Elkins College campus Saturday for a fundraising concert to benefit the Elkins/Randolph County YMCA. The all-day festival took place at the Citizens Bank of West Virginia Amphitheatre.
ELKINS - Longtime Randolph County Clerk Brenda Wiseman has announced that she will be retiring from her position effective on Sept. 1. Wiseman, who has held the title of county clerk for the past 20 years, plans to spend more time doing the things she loves after she officially calls it quits. "I'm at the age where I can draw my full retirement, so after 35 years and five months here, I'm going to do it," Wiseman said. "I plan on spending more time with my family and maybe do a little traveling. I just don't want to work until I'm 80." Wiseman started ...
MONTROSE — A Randolph County woman faces felony charges after allegedly fleeing from police with another man while on the way to deliver drugs. Michelle Lea Hawkins, 29, of Elkins, is charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of possession with intent to deliver, both felonies. She ...
Pro tip from West Virginia University alum Stephen Jacobs: If you’re launching a spaceship, you need a level head. “When the clock is counting down,” Jacobs said, “it’s like, OK, we have 10 minutes. Eight minutes. Five minutes. Two minutes. You feel the energy in the room rise. You ...
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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Country Music and Old-Time Jam Sessions will take place at Elkins City Park in the Sycamore Street Pavillion every Wednesday for the rest of the summer. Country Music Jams are from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Old-Time Music Jams are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Some jams may start sooner or end later. Players, singers and listeners are welcome. If ...
