Fairmont man charged after Randolph County axe attack

WKMZ NewsBy WKMZ StaffNovember 18, 2025

RANDOLPH COUNTY, W.Va. — A Fairmont man has been charged with malicious assault following an incident in the Valley Head area. Deputies from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department said Shaquille Evans, 32, threw a camping axe at another man during an altercation striking him in the hand. Deputies said the victim suffered a serious cut…

Release of man who made threats spurs security changes at Upshur school

WKMZ NewsBy WKMZ StaffNovember 18, 2025

HODGESVILLE, W.Va. — A deputy will now be stationed at an Upshur County elementary school in response to parental concern. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office placed a new, full-time deputy sheriff prevention resource officer at Hodgesville Elementary School near Teter Road. Earlier this year, police arrested a local man accused of making terrorist threats. Andrew…