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Coop-Gonzalez testifies on bills

CHARLESTON — Last week Delegate Elias Coop-Gonzalez (R-Randolph) testified in support of two bills he’s sponsored. House Bill 4468 would repeal provisions from a 2022 law that unintentionally shield the identities of sexual predators in court and law-enforcement records. The bill restores transparency to better protect children and hold offenders accountable. House Bill 4198, the E-Verify Requirement Act, would mandate all West Virginia employers use the federal E-Verify system for new hires, with protections for good-faith compliance and a prohibition on local policies that ...

St. Joseph’s nurse receives DAISY Award

BUCKHANNON — WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital is proud to announce Melissa Sothen, RN, as the recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing her compassionate care, clinical excellence, and meaningful impact on patients and families. The DAISY Award is an ...

TVUW providing free tax preparation

ELKINS — Tygart Valley United Way once again joined the Internal Revenue Service and partners nationwide in proclaiming January 23, 2026 as Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Awareness Day.    Since its inception in 1975, the EITC has been one of the most effective anti-poverty tools in the United States. However, the IRS estimates that one in five eligible taxpayers still fail to claim this credit every year, leaving billions of tax refund dollars untouched.  “On average, eligible filers received around $1,400 in EITC last year,” said Casey Gilbert, Community Impact ...

D&E receives specialized business accreditation

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College’s Division of Business & Entrepreneurship has received specialized business accreditation through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). D&E will be publicly recognized for achieving accreditation for these programs, ...

IRS offering online prep tools

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to use online tools and take a few simple steps to prepare for claiming new and expanded tax benefits under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Families planning to claim the Child Tax Credit, the Adoption Credit, or pay for educational expenses should review these changes before filing. Refund timing for early EITC/ACTC filers Most early filing taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit can expect their refunds as early as March 2, 2026, if they: - File online. - Choose direct ...

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 ...