Edgar Kelley

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously during its monthly meeting on Wednesday morning to release Randolph County Schools from its State of Emergency status. Randolph County Schools was originally placed in a State of Emergency for a six-month period in June 2025 because of its inability to balance the 2026 budget. The state BOE then voted to extend the State of Emergency status for another six months in January of this year.

Hedrick ELKINS – As authorities continue to search for a local elderly man suffering from dementia, Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon has asked for the public’s assistance. James Hedrick, 82, was reported missing on Monday after he was last seen leaving Davis Medical Center in his black Subaru Forester bearing West Virginia registration 808111A. According to authorities, he traveled toward the Veterans Intersection after leaving the hospital.

ELKINS – The Centerbranch Church of Elkins is hosting multiple events this week that will be free to the community. The Centerbranch Church, which is located on Martin Street next to the Rotary Amphitheater, will kick things off with a party in the Elkins City Park on Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. The Party in the Park will take place in the large pavilion and will feature activities for the entire family.