Banner Removed After Allegations Against Former Delegate | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Oak Hill City Council voted unanimously to remove a military banner honoring former delegate Elliott Pritt, who served in the Air Force and taught school before being arrested for allegedly enticing an underage girl into a sexual relationship — charges that led to his resignation and current federal custody. A resident urged the council to act, saying the banner’s presence was painful for the victim and her family. The move underscores a community reckoning over public recognition versus accountability, as the Fayette County Board of Education also prepares to address Pritt’s teaching past…