Pendleton County’s 4-H horticulture team competed in the junior horticulture identification and judging contest held Oct. 9-11 during the National Junior Horticulture Association Convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In the intermediate division, Hannah Heavner placed second and Ross Pownell placed third. Carrie Ruddle was the team’s coach. Pictured are, from left, Jessica Hoover, extension agent, Heavner, […]

By Stephen Smoot Not far physically from U. S. Route 220 in Upper Tract, but seemingly a century away from the modern busy roadway, sits Sugar Bottom Manor. At the graceful Federal style house, one can better imagine the rhythms of life in the 1800s far more than the bustle of cars passing to and […]

Petersburg Volleyball ousted the Yellow Jackets from the Class AA Region II Tournament opener in straight sets: 25-14, 25-8 and 25-15. During this playoff match, Petersburg junior Taylan Van Meter broke the school record with 1,000 assists. “It feels really nice, especially in our first regional playoff game. I am just a junior, so I… Read the full story

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Barbour County Schools officials report an investigation into a possible cybersecurity incident disrupted internet access across the county Wednesday morning. In a release from Barbour County Schools officials said the investigation into the incident was initiated quickly after the report was received and outside ctbersecurity experts have been dispatched to assist. As…

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By Bill Nestor The Harrison County athletes in the spotlight this week are Lincoln’s Jacob Bart and South Harrison’s Shepard Paugh. Cougar receiver Jacob Bart crossed the century mark in yardage in Friday’s win over Buckhannon-Upshur. Bart caught four passes for 120 yards. Hawk running back Shepard Paugh came up big in a much needed […]

Residents killed died from fires in Barbour and Hancock counties. The post Hancock County blaze second fatal fire from Monday appeared first on WV MetroNews.

MOATSVILLE, W.Va. — A woman died in a house fire in Barbour County Monday morning. The blaze was reported in the 8 a.m. hour at a residence on Jack Reed Road near Moatsville. The victim, an elderly woman, was trapped in the upstairs of the house, authorities said. Firefighters from Philippi and other departments were…

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