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Pilot killed in Pocahontas County helicopter crash

POCAHONTAS COUNTY – A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash Friday morning in Huntersville, near Marlinton in Pocahontas County. The incident happened at around 7:45 a.m. and is being investigated by both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said. The Sikorsky S-76D helicopter was owned by WACO Oil & Gas. The company has confirmed that the pilot, Leo Basile, 57, of Arthurdale, was pronounced dead at the scene. Basile was apparently the only person on board the craft, according to reports. Waco Oil & Gas owns multiple pieces ...

Elkins Police Chief Bennett resigns

ELKINS – Elkins Police Chief Travis Bennett has resigned from his position, officials announced. Elkins City Council voted during its Thursday evening meeting to accept Bennett’s resignation, and to post the Elkins Police Chief position. The seven present council members voted. Second ...

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Officials: One killed in helicopter crash in Pocahontas County

POCAHONTAS COUNTY – Officials are reporting that a pilot was killed in a helicopter crash this morning in Huntersville, near Marlinton in Pocahontas County. The incident happened at around 7:45 a.m. and is being investigated by both the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration, officials said. The pilot of the Sikorsky S-76D helicopter was apparently the only person onboard the craft, according to reports. “After the wreckage is documented, it will then be moved to a secure facility for further evaluation,” the NTSB wrote in a press release ...

Elkins to post chief position after Bennett's resignation

ELKINS – Elkins Police Chief Travis Bennett has resigned from his position, officials announced. Elkins City Council voted during its Thursday evening meeting to accept Bennett’s resignation, and to post the Elkins Police Chief position. The seven present council members voted. Second ...

Two injured in Crystal Springs crash

CRYSTAL SPRINGS - Two people were injured in a single-vehicle accident Saturday near Harrison Avenue, past the J.F. Allen facility, police said. Randolph County Sheriff's Office Deputies L. Elbon and C. Waldron responded to the wreck call, finding a silver Subaru Crosstrek in the opposite ...