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Elkins · ElkinsMan charged after allegedly pointing shotgun at victim in Randolph County over ‘missing drugs’Coverage: 2 sourcesELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A man was arrested after allegedly pointing a shotgun at a victim and trying to strangling her at a home in Randolph County. On June 11, deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to a reported physical dispute taking place at a residence on Gun Dog Road, according to a criminal complaint. Nathan Yokum While en route, deputies were informed that Nathan Yokum, 34, of Elkins, "grabbed a shotgun …See the Story

Elkins · ElkinsProcession held for Elkins police officer who took his own life100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A procession was held through the city of Elkins Monday afternoon in honor of Patrolman First Class Ramon Goux, an officer with the department who took his own life earlier this month. The procession followed the funeral services for Goux and came into Elkins by way of Beverly Pike. Members of the Elkins Police Department escorted the procession and were joined by several other law enforcement agencies. On June 14, 2024, G…See the Story

Elkins · ElkinsCredit card skimmer found in Elkins100% Center coverage: 1 sourcesELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A credit card skimmer was found Friday in Elkins, the city warned on its official Facebook page. The city said that the skimmer was found at Kroger, and it may have been active since Saturday, June 15. It's advising anyone who used self-checkout there in the past week to check their statements for suspicious charges. The credit card skimmer that was found at the Kroger in Elkins. Credit: Elkins Police Department. West…See the Story

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Statement released after Elkins police officer found dead

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A member of the Elkins Police Department is dead after being found on Friday with an apparent gunshot wound off of U.S. 33 east of Elkins.See the Story

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Weeklong mock government kicks off at Rhododendron Girls State

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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Monday marked the first official day of the 2024 Rhododendron Girls State, where over 200 rising seniors from all across West Virginia stay within Davis and Elkins College to learn more about the functionality of the state legislature. The annual weeklong excursion helps young ladies find their leadership skills and learn about our state's legislation. Students moved in Sunday night, meeting their roommates and fellow part…See the Story

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99-bedroom Odd Fellows Home in Elkins going up for auction again

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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A massive historic building in Elkins is going up for sale again in an auction next month. The old Elkins Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Home has a total of 137 rooms, including 99 bedrooms and 21 bathrooms. Originally built as an orphanage, the building housed up to 126 orphans from 1910 to 1950 when it was converted into a home for elderly people. According to a press release from auctioning agency Joe R. Pyle C…See the Story

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Deputies put down sick black bear in West Virginia

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A black bear that was found near Elkins is being tested for rabies and other diseases by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.See the Story

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Randolph County man charged after pursuit, reached up to 100 mph

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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A Randolph County man has been charged with fleeing with reckless indifference after deputies said he led them on a chase when they attempted to stop him for having an expired registration sticker. A deputy with the Randolph County Sheriff's Office was on road patrol in Mill Creek on Sunday, May 26 at around 11 a.m. when the stop was attempted on a pickup truck with an expired sticker that was traveling southbound on U.S. …See the Story

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UB's Nielsen’s contributions to the ACA recognized in Obama Presidency Oral History

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BUFFALO — Growing up in Elkins, West Virginia, (current population 6,800), Nancy H. Nielsen, MD, PhD, could not have fathomed that she would one day not only meet the presidentSee the Story

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Pen Pal program in Randolph County aims to help increase literacy rates

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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — Some may think writing a pen a paper letter and sending it through the mail is old-fashioned, but for students at Randolph County Schools, the Pen Pal program has proven to help students improve their reading and writing skills. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress’ latest Nation’s Report Card of 2022, West Virginia was one of the states with the lowest percentage of students reading at grade level,…See the Story

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Randolph County man admits to federal meth charge

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ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A Randolph County man has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday. Donald Ray Cantrell, Jr. According to court documents, Donald Ray Cantrell, Jr., 48, of Mill Creek was on supervised release after serving prison time for a separate drug charge. When U.S. Probation officers searched his home during a visit, they found 220 grams—or nearly ha…See the Story

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Latest News Stories

Statement released after Elkins police officer found dead

Weeklong mock government kicks off at Rhododendron Girls State

99-bedroom Odd Fellows Home in Elkins going up for auction again

Deputies put down sick black bear in West Virginia

Randolph County man charged after pursuit, reached up to 100 mph

UB's Nielsen’s contributions to the ACA recognized in Obama Presidency Oral History

Pen Pal program in Randolph County aims to help increase literacy rates

Randolph County man admits to federal meth charge

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