Buckhannon woman charged with scamming mother over fake cancer treatments

An Upshur County woman is facing criminal charges following allegations that she deceived a family member into providing thousands of dollars for bogus medical treatments. According to the criminal complaint filed at the Upshur County Magistrate Clerk’s Office, Kathryn Hinkle, 22, of Buckhannon, is charged with obtaining money by false pretenses, financial exploitation of an…

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This week in West Virginia history: June 21 to 27

Explore notable June 21–27 moments in West Virginia history, from Wheeling Steel’s 1920 formation to the Shinnston tornado and the 2016 floods. The week also marks births and legacies of Kathy Mattea, Pearl S. Buck, Hal Greer, and more.