Photo by Kiera McKown A large rock slide has occurred in the area of 20769 South Calhoun Hwy. WV Department of Highways are working to remove it. Please be careful driving through the area, the rains last night may have loosened rocks in other areas as well.
WACO Oil and Gas confirmed that a helicopter which crashed on Friday, July 10th, 2026 around 7:45 a.m. was flown by Waco employee, 57 year old Leo Basile, who perished in the crash. The crash occurred close to a cabin owned by I.L. Morris in area of Huntersville, West Virginia, located in Pocahontas County.
Jackie Lynn “Jack” Smith, 69, of Perkins. WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Saturday, August 30, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1956 in Sutton, WV; son of the late Charles and June (Stout) Smith. Jack is a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Read More…
