CHARLESTON — As the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals prepares to consider a legal challenge to a new law attempting to place education rule-making authority in the hands of lawmakers, opponents and at least one supporter have weighed in.
Multiple organizations filed amicus curiae briefs last week with the court in a case brought by the state Board of Education and State Superintendent of Schools Michele Blatt against Secretary of State Kris Warner challenging House Bill 2755, requiring
Thomas Reon Kline, 90, of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at his home due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis.
The family will receive friends at the Kimble Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, from 5–7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Presbyterian Church, P O Box 486, Franklin, WV 26807 or Pendleton County Emergency Rescue, P O Box 727, Franklin, WV 26807.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia had every opportunity to record its first-ever win against Ohio State on Wednesday, yet the 21st-ranked Mountaineers left The Bahamas sunburned.
Elsa Lemmila scored in the paint with 24.9 seconds remaining and then teammate Ava Watson connected on two free throws with 3.8 seconds left to give Ohio State an 83-81 victory in the championship game of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship, inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
WVU guard Sydney Shaw had a chance to
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia had every opportunity to record its first-ever win against Ohio State on Wednesday, yet the 21st-ranked Mountaineers left The Bahamas sunburned.
Elsa Lemmila scored in the paint with 24.9 seconds remaining and then teammate Ava Watson connected on two free throws with 3.8 seconds left to give Ohio State an 83-81 victory in the championship game of the Baha Mar Hoops Pink Flamingo Championship, inside the Baha Mar Convention Center.
WVU guard Sydney Shaw had a chance to
CHARLESTON — Two members of the West Virginia National Guard shot Wednesday in Washington are in critical condition, the director of the FBI said, after initial reports indicated they had died.
“This will be treated at the federal level as an assault on a federal law enforcement officer,” FBI Director Kash Patel said. “Please send your prayers to our brave warriors who are in critical condition and their families. They are here serving our country. They’re here protecting everyday Americans and
ELKINS — For Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco, the Christmas season brings in a time for family, memories, reflection, miracles, local festivities and more.
“For us, church has always been a big part of the Christmas tradition,” Marco told The Inter-Mountain. “At the end of the day on Christmas Eve we always make sure we attend candlelight service.”
Christmas Eve is also a time for family for Marco, as they annually open presents at the home of the parents of his wife, Paula Marco, as well as order a
(AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members shot Wednesday near the White House have died, the state’s governor said.
Governor Patrick Morrisey confirmed their deaths in a social media post. “We are in ongoing contact with federal officials as the investigation continues,” he said.
A suspect, now in custody, was also shot and has injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and who spoke to AP on
ELKINS — One would be hard-pressed to find a couple who enjoys Christmas and takes celebrating the holiday to the next level as much as Richard Fretwell and Teresa Corcoran-Fretwell.
For the past six years the duo have been dressing up as Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit homes and Christmas parties all over Elkins. Even during the height of the COVID pandemic, the two strapped shields across their faces and went to the homes of children to spread holiday joy.
“We started dressing up as Santa and
Christmas music will fill the air during the 42nd annual Christmas Craft Show returns to the Randolph County Armory (located on Corridor H), at 201 Caisson Drive, Belington (between Buckhannon and Elkins).
The show will be on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Many of the same artists and crafters you’ve come to know and love over the years will take part, and a few new ones. Most of all, the show will have the quality of crafts you have come to
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is circulating a proposal that would extend subsidies to help consumers pay for coverage under the Affordable Care Act for two more years, as millions of Americans face spiking health care costs when the current tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year.
The draft plan suggests that President Donald Trump is open to extending a provision of Obamacare as his administration and congressional Republicans search for a broader policy solution to a fight
