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100 Christmas Trees Celebration set for Sunday

The Kump House will honor its Centennial with a 100 Christmas Trees Celebration Sunday, Dec. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the historic home located at 401 Randolph Ave., Elkins. The display will feature decorated trees of all different types and a magical train display. The display includes trees ...

Randolph County Eye Care joins Valley Healthcare

ELKINS — Valley Health Care is proud to announce that Randolph County Eye Care will be joining the organization, bringing both organizations together under one system to support and strengthen access to high-quality eye and vision care in Randolph and surrounding counties. Randolph County ...

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. 100 CHRISTMAS TREES CELEBRATION: will be Sunday and Sunday, Dec. 28, from 1-3 p.m. at the historic Kump House, 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger). To celebrate the Kump House Centennial, 100 decorated trees will be on display along with a magical toy train, and light refreshments will be served. Children can visit Santa on Dec. 21. Admission is free, ...

Officer reflects on 30 years of service

After 36 years of dedication, West Virginia University Police Maj. Brian Hoxter is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of service, guidance and compassion. Originally from West Philadelphia, Hoxter moved to Morgantown when he was 14, where he watched his father, Lt. Henry “Hank” Stansbury ...

D&E announces scholarship winner

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College announced the winner of its Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship, Troy Zorick, recently at Bridgeport High School. Zorick is the recipient of a full, four-year scholarship that includes tuition, room, and board. Davis & Elkins ...

Hundreds take part in WVU Commencement ceremonies

MORGANTOWN — A new era began inside the Hope Coliseum Saturday as West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson spoke from the gold and blue Commencement stage for the first time, and hundreds of August and December graduates took their first steps as Mountaineer alumni. “This ...