Elkins breaks a 75-year record for high temperature
WEBAug 30, 2024 · ELKINS — A record high temperature for Aug. 28 was set in Elkins Wednesday, shattering the existing record that had stood for more than 75 years. According to the National Weather Service, the high temperature recorded in Elkins Wednesday was 94 degrees Fahrenheit. The previous August 28 record in …
Elkins asks for five-year plan support | News, Sports, Jobs - The ...
WEBAug 28, 2024 · ELKINS — Officials are asking the public to become “informed and engaged” after the City of Elkins officially adopted a new five-year strategic plan designed to “enhance the quality of life for residents, promote sustainable growth, and prepare Elkins for future challenges and opportunities.” Elkins City Hall announced in a press statement that the 2024-2029 […]
State officials determined to keep greyhound racing
WEBJun 14, 2023 · With West Virginia having the last two remaining greyhound tracks, the handle — the amount of money wagered on greyhound racing — has increased over the last four years. The handle at Mardi Gras for calendar year 2022 was more than $124 million, a 153% increase from $49 million in 2019. The 2022 handle at Wheeling Island was more than $233 ...
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WEB6 days ago · MSFF cross country meet on tap for today over D&E course. September 28, 2024. ELKINS — The Mountain State Forest Festival Invitational is slated for today over the challenging Davis & Elkins College course. The high school girls race starts at 9:30 a.m., with the boys set to follow at 10:15 a.m. The Elkins Hornets will then host the middle ...
Tornado touches down in Pocahontas - The Intermountain
WEBSep 28, 2024 · HILLSBORO — A tornado was spotted in Pocahontas County Wednesday evening – the first recorded tornado in the county’s history, officials said. The tornado was spotted near Hillsboro at about 6:30 p.m., as a storm system moved through the area. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for the area at 6 p.m. […]
Officials believe new hospital will create growth
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Staff Writer. ELKINS — Several of Elkins’ and Randolph County’s top officials agree that the new $37 million facility that WVU Medicine United Hospital Center is bringing to Elkins will be beneficial to the community. Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco said he’s been in negotiations with WVU for some time about bringing the facility to Elkins and ...
Manchin Speaks at Groundbreaking Ceremony | News, Sports, …
WEBAug 16, 2024. Submitted photos Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome Center in Dunbar. ‘Since its opening in 2018, the Shawnee Sports Complex has continued to grow and attract more and more patrons, sports events, and community activities,’ Manchin said.
Corridor H Wreck | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intermountain
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Corridor H Wreck. Local News. Aug 22, 2024. The Inter-Mountain photo by Joey Kittle First responders were called to a two-vehicle accident at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The wreck happened near the Junior exit on Corridor H in the west-bound lane. No further information was available at press time.
EHS Marching Band Corn Roast - The Intermountain
WEBAug 26, 2024. The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley The Elkins Area Bands Auxiliary hosted the annual Corn Roast Saturday at Elkins City Park. Members of the Elkins High School Band march down Sycamore Street before entering the park for the event. The Elkins Area Bands Auxiliary hosted the annual Corn Roast Saturday at Elkins City Park.
Registration for multiple MSFF events is open now
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Executive Editor. ELKINS — With less than a month before the official start of the 86th Mountain State Forest Festival, multiple MSFF events — including several new events — are still open for registration, officials said. This year’s MSFF theme is “Timeless Traditions.”. The Forest Festival will take place Sept. 28 through Oct. 6.