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Areas in Randolph, Pocahontas slotted for lottery hunts

Local News July 18, 2026

ELKINS - Randolph County’s National Forest and state land and Pocahontas County’s National Forest land have been named as permit areas for this year’s antlerless deer lottery. The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced this week that applications are open for both the 2026 antlerless deer and state park controlled lottery hunts. This year’s lottery includes 13 limited permit areas for antlerless deer, also including Boone County, Camp Creek State Forest, Daniels Ridge WMA, the west portion of Fayette County, the north portion of Greenbrier County, Greenbriar ...

Pellet gun incident leads to felony charge

Local News July 18, 2026

BUCKHANNON – An Upshur County man has been charged with a felony after allegedly wounding a pedestrian by shooting him in the back with a BB/pellet gun while passing by in a vehicle. Isaac Wayne Robinson was charged with malicious assault, a felony. According to the criminal complaint, prepared by Patrolman Dylan Ray Major of the Buckhannon Police Department, on June 28, the officer responded to the area near Number One Auto in reference to an alleged “pellet/BB gun shooting.” The alleged victim told Major that he and his girlfriend were walking home from Sheetz when a car ...

Keeping cool in Barbour County

Local News July 18, 2026

Hello from Barbour County! There's a new kid in town! Belington now has their very own ice cream shop. The Cool Twist has opened this week beside the Golden Rule. They offer soft serve and hand dipped ice cream. I haven't had a chance to stop by yet, but I am looking forward to it. They are open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. The Farmer's Market still takes place every Friday at the Barbour County Fairgrounds beginning at 4 p.m. You are invited to come swim for free at the Philippi City Pool on July 21 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This will be a junior high pool ...

Community Calendar

Communities July 18, 2026

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. MCCRUM/KETTERMAN FAMILY REUNION: will be today at Mill Race Park in Parsons, Pavilion #1, at noon. Please bring a covered dish. Chicken and hotdogs will be provided. Any questions, call Jeanette Bishoff at 304-642-1799. MEAT SHOOT: VFW Post 5781 will host a meat shoot today starting at 10 a.m. at the post home in Harman. For information contact Danie Ours ...

What to watch for as lanternflies spread

Local News July 18, 2026

MORGANTOWN - A fast-spreading invasive insect that can damage crops and trees has been reported in 21 West Virginia counties, posing what a West Virginia University expert calls a “serious economic threat” to the state’s agricultural industries. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest ...

Randolph Sheriff's Office receives leadership award

Local News July 18, 2026

ROANOKE - The Randolph County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Rob Elbon were presented with the Seven Seals Award during a ceremony held this week at Stonewall Resort. The award is presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and given out for meritorious ...