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Beverly private school disqualified from Hope Scholarship program

BEVERLY – A private school in Beverly has been disqualified from participating in the Hope Scholarship Program due to “financial misconduct.” The announcement, made this week by State Treasurer Larry Pack, said the Hope Scholarship Board has acted to “permanently disqualify Tygart Valley Christian Academy from participation in the Hope Scholarship Program for financial misconduct.” “We want to make clear that while there is very little fraud and misconduct in the Hope Scholarship Program, we want to take swift and decisive action when our investigations warrant it,” Pack ...

Event to mark Battle of Rich Mountain’s 165th anniversary

BEVERLY — The Rich Mountain Battlefield Foundation will celebrate the 165th anniversary of the Battle of Rich Mountain with special tours, entertainment, a dinner and more. One week after the the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of America's founding, Randolph County will be ...

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. TUTORING: Kump Education Center is offering a four-week summer tutoring program. Any elementary aged student who needs help with reading is welcome. There is a cost. Students will meet with individual tutors one hour each week, through July 15. Call 304-801-3372 with questions. HOT DOG SALE AND CAKEWALK: will be today, at Coalton Elementary School gymnasium ...

Happy Independence Day, Barbour County!

Hello from Barbour County and Happy 4th of July! It sure has been hot this week! Lots of things going on! There will be a 4th of July Independence Day celebration at the Barbour County Fairgrounds all day on July 4th. The day promises crafts, vendors, food booths, music, and more. Fireworks will take place at dark. Stop by and join in the festivities as we celebrate our nation's birthday. Also on July 4th, the Belington Church of the Nazarene will be having a free clothing giveaway beginning at 8:00 a.m. Don't miss out on their biggest giveaway event of the summer! On Sunday, ...

How to Make Your Thank-You Notes Count

You are moving to a new place to live or to work. What are you bringing with you? What are your keepsakes? If you mentioned thank-you notes, cards, and/or letters, you’re not alone. At times, the impact of sending these items is underestimated. I wrote on this subject in a recent HPSG Pulse blog post that I shared on LinkedIn. We all have experiences that make a difference in our lives long after the experience. When I was 16 years of age, my grandfather L. L. Studer passed away. He had been the general storekeeper for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and mayor of Sedalia, ...

To our readers

As we join together this weekend to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, please note that today’s newspaper serves as our expanded weekend edition, as the Fourth of July falls on Saturday. While there won't be a printed newspaper on Saturday as you’re accustomed to, our reporters will be working to cover the stories that matter most throughout the holiday weekend. For breaking news, local events, sports, weather updates and more, visit our website at theintermountain.com for the latest developments. From all of us, thank you for your continued readership and support. We wish you ...