BUCKHANNON, W.Va – The American Red Cross and West Virginia Wesleyan College are taking lead roles for flood relief efforts in Upshur County as north central West Virginia tries to recover from this week’s flooding.
West Virginia Wesleyan is serving as a central hub for supplies and opening its athletic facilities as temporary shelter for people displaced by the floods.
“Our role is really to step up and be a face for people that are looking for assistance. We are the primary location to send

Today on MetroNews This Morning:
–Search continues for missing individuals in the flood zone
–NWS confirms tornadoes touched down in Pleasants County
–Member of the House of Delegates charged with federal charges tied to a relationship with a teenager
–In Sports: The state American Legion baseball tourney to start today in Beckley
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GLEN JEAN, W.Va.— Around 12,000 scouts and volunteers will be in Fayette County over the next 10 days for the 2026 National Scout Jamboree at the Bechtel Summit.
The Jamboree brings together members from the Boys Scouts of America every three or four years and dates back to 1937. This year’s event began Wednesday with an opening ceremony and continues through July 31.
Jamboree Chairman Glenn Ault (Photo: Scouting America)
Jamboree Chairman Glenn Ault told MetroNews that it’s a special learning

A state delegate who is also a school teacher is being accused in federal court of seducing a 15-year-old girl.
David Elliott Pritt
Delegate Elliott Pritt, a Republican from Fayette County, was charged with enticement of a minor and made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dwane Tinsley.
Pritt, 36, has taught social studies and history in Fayette County schools.
Between May 2025 and July 2026, he is accused of enticing a 15-year-old girl to produce child pornography and to engage