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- Boyers (EFHS), Jones (FSHS), Conley (BCHS) win AA-A State wrestling title, five local wrestlers finish as runners-up April 23, 2021Three local wrestlers won a state title at the AA-A state wrestling tournament on Thursday.Abbie Backenstoe
- Elkins celebrates Earth Day at city park April 22, 2021ELKINS, W.Va. - The City of Elkins celebrated Earth Day at Elkins City Park. Fourteen groups helped put the celebration together on Thursday. Activities at the event included crafts from recycled materials, learning how to properly measure trees and presenting the winners of the "Poe-e-tree" contest. Organizer Jane Birdsong said she is thankful to the […]Alex Hines
- 2 chapters merge to form new Tygart Valley United Way April 22, 2021ELKINS, W.Va. -- Two area United Way chapters are joining forces to better help their communities. The United Way of Marion and Taylor County is merging with the Randolph County chapter to form the Tygart Valley United Way. The merger was announced while crews worked a public project in the Elkins City Park The new […]Alex Hines
- How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last? April 22, 2021“We have to study the vaccinated population and start to see, at what point do people become vulnerable again to the virus?”The Associated Press
- Allergic to the COVID vaccine? There's hope on the horizon, Dr. Fauci says April 22, 2021A small population of people are allergic to the ingredients in the three available COVID-19 vaccines, but according to Dr. Anthony Fauci, an ongoing study seeks to weigh the costs and benefits of the vaccine for those with allergies.Nexstar Media Wire
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- WV man arrested after allegedly firing shotgun at vehicle in 'road rage' incident April 23, 2021CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A man has been arrested after allegedly discharging a firearm at a victim's vehicle in Clarksburg. On Apr. 21, officers with the Clarksburg Police Department responded to a "road rage" incident taking place at the Go-Mart gas station at 601 W Main St. in Clarksburg, according to a criminal complaint. Prior to […]WBOY 12 News Staff
- Marshall graduate student wins national competition April 23, 2021One Marshall University student put in the hard work, while still adjusting to the pandemic restrictions this past year and is now being recognized nationally.Lane Ball
- The latest: Man charged in Charleston murder following Elkview crash April 23, 2021A man has been charged with murder following a shooting in Kanawha County.Joe Fitzwater
- This re-run of winter giving way to an early preview of summer - coming to a sky near you April 22, 2021(WOWK) -- Another night of temperatures near or below the freezing mark have led to more freeze warnings in the region until early Friday. Normally, this is the last week of the average last hard freeze in the area. Friday looks dry with highs back around 60-62 and lows at night closer to 40 degrees […]Spencer Adkins
- Local businesses & groups promote cleaner, greener practices on Earth Day April 22, 2021This Earth Day, consider helping your local environment by growing some plants, and reducing your waste.Natalie Wadas
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- Strong fourth quarter hands University High boys’ hoops the sectional crown April 23, 2021MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Heading into the fourth quarter Thursday night, the fourth-ranked University High boys’ basketball team found itself in a tight battle. Trailing a tough, resilient Buckhannon-Upshur team after seven third-quarter lead changes, the Hawks knew what they needed to do for the next eight minutes. Much of that was because UHS head […]Mark Schraf, For The Dominion Post
- Frankfort rallies in second half to deny Trinity a bid to state tournament April 23, 2021MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — After being held to three points in the first half, Frankfort guard Maria Perdew led the Falcons to the state tournament with a second-half surge. Perdew finished with 17 points and teammate Halley Smith scored a game-high 20 on Thursday, as the Falcons won the Class AA Region II title with […]The Dominion Post
- Do not become numb to the horror April 23, 2021In the last month alone, there have been five mass murders — shooting events where four or more people end up dead, excluding the killer. March 16 — Atlanta, Ga. Soon Chung Park, 74 Hyun Jung Grant, 51 Suncha Kim, 69 Yong Ae Yue, 63 Xiaojie Tan, 49 Daoyou Feng, 44 Paul Andre Michels, 54 […]Opinion, The Dominion Post
- Trump blazed trail that clears Biden’s way April 23, 2021by Noah Smith President Joe Biden’s bid to retool the U.S. economy has me thinking about the parallels with earlier transformational presidents: FDR and Reagan. One of the most interesting aspects of these previous administrations was that the big changes they implemented actually began under their predecessors of the opposite party. Just as Ronald Reagan […]Syndicated Columnist
- The transgender athlete learning curve in West Virginia April 23, 2021There is an intense debate over legislation in West Virginia concerning transgender athletes. At issue is whether school students whose biological sex is male but whose gender identity is female (transgender) should be allowed or prevented from participating in girls’ sports at their schools. Female transgender sports participation is happening more across the country, but […]Hoppy Kercheval, WVMetroNews.com
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- $750K federal loan aimed for West Virginia small businesses April 23, 2021CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A $750,000 federal loan to a lender in Elkins, West Virginia will fund loans for small businesses in three north central counties. The state’s U.S. senators announced Thursday that businesses in the counties of Barbour, Randolph and Tucker will be eligible. The U.S. Department of Agriculture made the loan to Woodlands […]Associated Press
- Astronauts arrive at pad for SpaceX flight on used rocket April 23, 2021CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts have arrived at their Florida launch pad for an early morning SpaceX flight. The two Americans, one French and one Japanese astronaut climbed into Teslas for the ride to their rocket, all courtesy of Elon Musk’s companies. SpaceX is aiming for a split-second liftoff at 5:49 a.m., an […]Associated Press
- Denmark tells some Syrians to leave, separating families April 23, 2021COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Ten years after the start of the Syrian civil war, Denmark has become the first European country to start revoking the residency permits of some refugees from the Damascus area. The government says it is safe for them to return home now that the Syrian government has reestablished control around the […]Associated Press
- Israeli police say dozens arrested in Jerusalem clashes April 23, 2021JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say 44 people were arrested and 20 officers were wounded in a night of chaos in Jerusalem, where security forces separately clashed with Palestinians angry about Ramadan restrictions and Jewish extremists who held an anti-Arab march nearby. Tensions have spiked in recent days in Jerusalem, which has long been a […]Associated Press
- ‘Look after my babies’: In Ethiopia, a Tigray family’s quest April 23, 2021War broke out in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region at the worst possible time for Abraha Kinfe Gebremariam and his family. Their village of Mai Kadra was caught in the first known massacre of a grinding conflict that has killed thousands of ethnic Tigrayans like them. Abraha pleaded with his wife, writhing from post-childbirth complications, to […]Associated Press
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- Ronald H. Myers April 21, 2021Ronald H. Myers 1937-2021 On Wednesday, April 14, 2021, Ronald Hugo Myers, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 83. Hugo was born August 22, 1937 in Berkeley Springs, raised his family in Brooklyn Park, Maryland, and returned to Berkeley Springs to live once he and his wife Linda retired. Hugo…Editor
- Woodrow Wilson Leighty April 21, 2021Woodrow Wilson Leighty 1924-2021 Woodrow Wilson Leighty, age 96, of Carneys Point, N.J., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home. Born June 21, 1924, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va., he was the son of the late George H. and Anna E. (Casler) Leighty; and husband of the late Anna Lou (Hinckle) Leighty,…Editor
- Lola R. Carpenter April 21, 2021Lola R. Carpenter 1935-2021 On April 11, 2021, Lola Reed Carpenter, age 85, passed away peacefully at her residence in Hagerstown, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 19, 1935, to the late Floyd Hamil Spiker and Sadie Reed (Fox) Spiker in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Throughout her life she was nothing…Editor
- Hallie J. Fleegle April 21, 2021Hallie J. Fleegle 1929-2021 Hallie Jane Fleegle, age 91, of Hancock, Md., passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at War Memorial Hospital Rehab Center, in Berkeley Springs, W.Va. Born September 1, 1929, in Hancock, Md., she was the daughter of the late Pete and Madeline (Shives) Corbett and step-daughter of Lowetta Corbett and the…Editor
- Dorothy L. Carder April 21, 2021Dorothy L. Carder 1945-2021 Dorothy Louise Carder, age 75, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at her home while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle. Born June 14, 1945 in Clarksburg, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wesley E. and Virginia A. Campbell Heater. She was a…Editor
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