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By Stephen Smoot On Nov. 4, the Pendleton County Grand Jury met and issued the following indictments. In the State of West Virginia and most other areas of the United States, a grand jury meets to indict those accused of crimes. Grand jury indictments only indicate that there is enough...

As of Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service had issued a Winter Storm Watch starting this afternoon and extending through Saturday evening. This watch is for western Pendleton County, as well as western Grant and western Mineral in West Virginia, western Highland in Virginia and Garrett County, Maryland. Heavy snow...

By Stephen Smoot Two Fridays ago, Pendleton County was scheduled to host Meadow Bridge in the first round of the state football playoffs. The next day, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission informed fans that the first round opponent would be the Petersburg Vikings. At this point, however, the...

Last week, the judge in the Romney West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission volleyball hearing was incorrectly identified as H. Charles Carl. It was, in fact, Carter Williams. We apologize for the mistake and any inconvenience which might have resulted.   

By Stephen Smoot Last week, the Pendleton County Board of Education held a special meeting at North Fork Elementary School. After they heard from the principal and representatives of the Parent Teacher Student Organization, Local School Improvement Council, and Faculty Senate, the regular meeting was opened. First, the board recited...

With West Virginia’s buck firearms season just around the corner, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters of the importance of adhering to hunting regulations and practicing safe, responsible behavior in the field. “Hunting is a time-honored tradition in West Virginia and it is essential that all...

By Stephen Smoot On Nov. 8, North Fork Elementary School gave back to the community through its annual celebration of United States military veterans. Last week, the Pendleton County Board of Education traveled to Circleville to hear more about the schools’ accomplishments and needs. Faculty, staff, board members, central office...

Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the return of the buck firearms season and Big Buck Photo Contest. West Virginia’s buck firearms season opens Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 8 in all counties except Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming, which are closed...

By Stephen Smoot Wildcat and Cougar volleyballers were supposed to be waking up in a hotel room in the state capital last Tuesday, championship dreams and winning game plans in their heads. Instead, East Hardy Cougar volleyball players, joined by player parents from Pendleton County, and many from the Tyler...

South Fork VFD firefighters, auxiliary, and supporters welcome their new tanker into service. By Stephen Smoot Christmas came early for the South Fork Volunteer Fire Department this year. Last Thursday evening, they took delivery of a new tanker to augment the capabilities of their fleet. A number of first responders...