Beverly News

Every so often, someone sitting in a big-city office with nothing better to do, often media types with an agenda or an ax to grind, will take a shot at West Virginia, bringing up old stereotypes that ultimately reveal their own ignorance.

A Randolph County grand jury handed up 14 indictments on Wednesday. Felony charges include burglary, threats of terrorists acts, malicious assault and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury, among others.

Upshur County, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday. The pumpkins are being carved and children and adults are preparing their scary, cute, unusual and funny costumes for a night of frights and fun throughout the area this weekend.

A restaurant in Randolph County is destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The River Car Restaurant caught fire around 3:30 am, according to the Elkins Fire Department.

The Mountain State Forest Festival is kicking into high gear today after Wednesday's mid-week activities under sunless, rainy skies are in the book.

A Republican state senator with ties to the Ohio Valley says he will seek the seat of U.S. Rep.

The Randolph County Fair is getting started at 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly, Friday.

State Delegate William Proudfoot was always a big supporter of the Randolph County Fair, and organizers want to pay tribute to his memory.

The 2009 Miss Randolph County Fair and Miss Teen Randolph County Fair pageants will begin at 7 p.m. Saturday at Camp Pioneer near Beverly.

The town of Beverly is beginning the process of putting together a puzzle that council hopes eventually will result in better service for its customers.

The town of Beverly is beginning the process of putting together a puzzle that council hopes eventually will result in better service for its customers.

Hundreds of residents from the surrounding area lined Main Street in Beverly on Saturday to watch the annual Fireman's Parade.

The Beverly Fire Department was the place to be Tuesday night for anyone who wanted to see all kinds of pets.

Solife, a Christian singles group, will sponsor a family picnic beginning 1 p.m. Saturday at Shawnee Park's Shelter No.

July 7, 2009 Rich Mountain Reenactment Slated for July 10-11 Special to Huntingtonnews.net Beverly, WV - One hundred forty eight years ago, the mountains of western Virginia became home to troops moving in to help secure roadways and railways for the Union cause.

If traveling far isn't on your agenda for the Independence Day weekend, there's plenty going on throughout the region.

Alderson-Broaddus College has announced its Dean's List for the Spring 2009 semester.

Story Created: Jun 23, 2009 at 12:10 AM EDT Story Updated: Jun 23, 2009 at 12:10 AM EDT Some local downtown areas are getting a face-lift thanks to the "ON TRAC" program.

A Randolph County plant that makes hardwood flooring has rehired workers it laid off in August.

A Randolph County plant that makes hardwood flooring has rehired workers it laid off in August.