All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Rock Cave man arrested on grand larceny and firearms charges after alleged tractor theft

James Roy, 59, of Rock Cave, was arrested on grand larceny and several other charges after police say they found a stolen Kubota tractor at his home.

A Rock Cave man was arrested for allegedly stealing a tractor, driving while his license was revoked due to DUI and purchasing a firearm when he is not permitted to own guns due to previous criminal convictions. James Roy, 59, […]

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