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The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that the state’s archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar will open on Sept. 30. These popular seasons, which last through Dec. 31, coincide with the state’s fall foliage season and give hunters a unique opportunity to enjoy...

Area golfers completed another successful season in the Highlands Golf League. Awards were presented during the end-of-year luncheon Aug. 27 at the course’s dining facility. Bob Hoops, league manager, gave the awards to, from left, Kelly Sites (singles champion), Steve Conrad and Tom Campell (team runners-up) and Johnny Thompson and...

Alumni band members warm up the crowd last Friday night during the chilly halftime Pendleton against Richwood football game.

Last week, the Cumberland Times-News reported that the Southern Garrett Rams would cancel the remainder of their season. This includes the game this Friday against Pendleton County at Franklin Against Moorefield, only 17 players suited up in the 43-8 loss on Sept 8. Two players endured serious injuries in the...

Emma Hartman elevates to deliver a serve during the Wildcat win against Tucker County last week. By Stephen Smoot Some nights a team is on. Everything clicks. The ball always bounces the right way. The breaks go in favor of the team. Machinelike efficiency plows through the opposition. Other nights...

Carolyn Varner sets up Baylee Beachler in the Wildcat win over the Union Tigers. Photo by Regina Smoot. By Stephen Smoot With big wins over double A Keyser and rival Petersburg to open the season and a trip to Moorefield coming later in the week, Pendleton County could have had...

The Wildcat offensive line clears the way as quarterback James Vincell hands the ball to running back Dillon Smith. Photo by Allison Vincell. By Stephen Smoot Pendleton County hosted Petersburg on a rare Saturday evening battle that has, due to shortages of game officials, become another sign of the understaffed...

By Stephen Smoot With big victories under both of their belts early in the season, Pendleton County and Moorefield came into last Thursday’s contest ready to prove their primacy in Potomac Highlands volleyball. Both teams brought complete effort with results closer than the simple set wins would indicate. The Yellow...

Area golfers completed another successful season in the Highlands Golf League. Awards were presented during the end-of-year luncheon Aug. 27 at the course’s dining facility. Bob Hoops, league manager, gave the awards to, from left, Kelly Sites (singles champion), Steve Conrad and Tom Campell (team runners-up) and Johnny Thompson and...

The Pendleton County High School volleyball team traveled to Keyser last Wednesday and defeated the Golden Tornadoes in three matches. The Lady Wildcats hosted Union on Tuesday and will travel today to Moorefield. They will host Petersburg on Sept. 13 and travel to Tucker County on Sept. 14. The East...