Elkins Police Sergeant B.D. Tice Promoted to Lieutenant
Elkins W. Va., August 16, 2024: The City of Elkins is proud to announce that Sergeant Brandon Tice has been promoted to Lieutenant with the Elkins Police Department. The promotion took place at the recent city council meeting on Thursday, August 15.
“For me, this is probably my favorite rank to promote an officer to,” stated Elkins Police Chief Travis Bennett, “and the reason for that is the significance of the rank of Lieutenant. Achieving Lieutenant is a landmark in a police officer’s career.”
The change of rank was administered by Chief Bennett and Lieutenant Boatwright, who congratulated Tice and presented him with a plaque. In attendance at the ceremony were staff from the Elkins Police Department, Mayor Jerry Marco, city council members, city staff, friends, and family.
Chief Bennett continued, “It’s a shift in what their responsibilities are and what their duties are. It’s such an important shift in responsibility, that we mark that change on the uniform by changing the color of the badge. This is the rank where an officer goes from wearing a silver badge to wearing a gold badge, just to denote the importance of that position.”
For more information on joining the Elkins Police Department, visit:
https://cityofelkinswv.gov/departments/public-safety/police-department/recruiting/
Grant from City of Elkins Helps Fund Children’s Programs at Elkins-Randolph County Public Library
Elkins, WV — May 11, 2026: On a summer weekday morning inside the Elkins-Randolph County Public Library, a pair of small hands reaches for a picture book during Tot Time. Later that week, a young elementary school student beams as she learns […]
Read More
City Hall News: Week of May 10, 2026
Elkins, WV — May 9, 2026: City Hall offices will be closed Tuesday, May 12, due to the West Virginia Primary Election. There will be no changes to the garbage collection schedule. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts Elkins City Hall asks residents […]
Read More
City Hall Closed May 12 and 25, 2026: Updates on Services
Elkins, WV — May 6, 2026: Elkins City Hall will be closed on two dates this month. Tuesday, May 12: City Hall offices will be closed because of the West Virginia Primary Election. The City’s garbage collection schedule will not be affected. […]
Read More
City of Elkins Honors Educators During National Teacher Appreciation Week
Elkins, WV — May 4, 2026: This week, the City of Elkins joins school districts and communities across the country in celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers do all they can for their students, and this year, there is a nationwide charge to […]
Read MoreCity Hall News: Week of May 3, 2026
Elkins, WV — May 2, 2026: Elkins City Hall is asking local businesses to do their part to help celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by decorating their storefronts in the weeks before July 4. Learn more by visiting City Hall’s website: https://cityofelkinswv.gov/elkins-business-owners-america250/. Disposal […]
Read More
Regional Task Force Tackles Transportation Gaps, Housing Shortage, and Vandalism at April 2026 Meeting
Elkins, WV — April 27, 2026: The Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Addiction, and Mental Health convened on the afternoon of April 23, 2026, at the Phil Gainer Community Center. The monthly meeting, which was open to the public, brought together local […]
Read More