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Police Identify Two Killed In Upshur Flood

BUCKHANNON - The West Virginia State Police has released the identities of the two individuals who lost their lives during this week's flooding in Upshur County. Judy A. Young, 59, of Upshur County, and James J. Harper, 61, of Upshur County, were found deceased inside a vehicle that was recovered from the Stonecoal Lake area of Upshur County, according to a Friday afternoon State Police press release. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was swept from the roadway due to rapidly rising floodwaters, police said, adding that the next of kin have been notified, and the ...

Stack Sworn In As Delegate

WHEELING – The newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has been sworn in to office. Shane Stack, R-Ohio, received his oath Thursday from State Supreme Court Justice H.L. Kirkpatrick at the State Capitol in Charleston. At his side were his wife Michelle and son Ben, as well as ...

Wetzel County Hospital Expands Cancer Care with New Oncology Clinic

NEW MARTINSVILLE — WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital is expanding access to specialized cancer care with the launch of a new oncology clinic led by medical oncologist Dr. Nabiel Alkhouri, bringing expert cancer services closer to home for patients across Wetzel County and the surrounding region. The new clinic represents an important step toward ensuring residents have access to a high-quality medical oncologist without the added burden of extensive travel for follow-up appointments and ongoing cancer management. Through its partnership with the WVU Cancer Institute, patients will ...

Fiber Arts Workshop Offered at Historic Cockayne Farmstead

GLEN DALE — The historic Cockayne Farmstead will begin a new fiber arts workshop series Aug. 4. The series is made possible through Mid Atlantic Arts' Central Appalachia Living Traditions program and will feature five workshops that can be taken individually or as a sequence. The workshops will cover spinning, natural dyeing, weaving, knitting and crocheting. All sessions are designed for beginners with no previous experience. The series is intended to teach textile creation from start to finish, allowing participants who complete all five workshops to create an heirloom product ...

Haswell Family Technology and Learning Center Dedicated at Wheeling YMCA

WHEELING – The Wheeling YMCA received a $100,000 donation for its Haswell Family Technology and Learning Center on Wednesday. Jason Haswell, a Y board member, made the donation in memory of his late wife Amy Haswell. Haswell’s children, 10-year-old Lena and 7-year-old Jace, have attended ...