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Pocahontas Times
Published September 30
New bridge dedicated in memory of Richard Thompson
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer The newly replaced bridge on Cheat Mountain is the perfect landmark to be named for Richard Lee “Rich” Thompson. It connects Randolph and Pocahontas counties; the two places Thompson held in such high regard during his life. Thompson was born, raised…
The Parsons Advocate
Published September 22
Fallout From Commissioner Scandal Causes Elkins, Others to Pause Programs
By: Lydia Crawley Following one count each of the misdemeanor charge of Unauthorized Expenditure by a Local Official against all three members of the Tucker County Commission, the City of Elkins and an unnamed amount of other municipalities across the State have suspended similar…