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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. RANDOLPH COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Kump Education Center on Randolph Avenue in Elkins. Topics up for discussion will be registering to run for office and keeping West Virginia vaccine laws strong. Resources for getting involved with the organization will be provided. All Democratic Executive ...

Governor announces appointments

CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced new appointments to the West Virginia Veterans Council and the Board of Pharmacy.  • West Virginia Veterans Council — Sheriff Bobby Eggleton Sheriff Bobby Eggleton graduated from Hurricane High School in 1983 and then enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he spent four years on active duty and two on reserve duty. In 1994, he joined the Charleston Police Department. During his 20 years of service, Eggleton held many positions including Patrol officer, Detective, FBI Sniper Task Force, Criminal Investigation Division I, and Special ...

Treasurer returns $4K in unclaimed property to Hurricane

HURRICANE — State Treasurer Larry Pack was in Putnam County on Monday to present a more than $4,000 unclaimed property check to the City of Hurricane during his Office’s “Treasury Day” at Hurricane City Hall. The Treasurer’s Office found unclaimed property for 41 residents of Putnam ...

Governor announces child welfare reforms

CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a coordinated package of foster care–focused reforms designed to strengthen families, stabilize placements, and improve outcomes for children involved in West Virginia’s child welfare system. The Governor proposed expanding Star Academies, facilitating closer coordination with faith-based organizations, and initiating Truancy Diversion programs, modernizing how the state supports children at risk of entering foster care and those already within it. “These initiatives are some of the first steps we hope to take in the new ...

Community Calendar

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Augusta Heritage Center’s weekly acoustic music jam sessions are now taking place at Armadillo Flats at C.J. Maggie’s Restaurant on Davis Avenue in Elkins throughout the winter months. The country music jam sessions will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., while the old-time music jam sessions will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ...

Primary filing period details announced

CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the official Candidate Filing Period for West Virginia’s May 12 Primary Election. Registered voters interested in running for public office in 2026 must file on or between Monday, Janu. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 31. Candidates who must file with the Secretary of State’s Office include those running for statewide and legislative offices, state executive committee, offices to be filled by voters in more than one county, and judicial offices (excluding magistrates). Candidates running for offices to be filled by voters in ...