Hello from Barbour County. Until recently, the weather has been dry. I hope you all have had a chance to get the hay in. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Keaton McDermott, a recent graduate of Philip Barbour High School who was tragically killed in a car ...

Hello from Barbour County! The weather has been beautiful lately! I know I am enjoying it. A food give-away in Barbour County takes place every Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Junior Town Hall and every Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Golden Rule in ...

As I begin to rewrite this tribute very early this crisp, cool morning, I think of my father, Eugenio Gamboa Salas. Not only do I think about my father, but also I think of my father-in-law, Henry Blair Tolley. Both are deceased now, but the memories of them live on. My father, ...

Hello from Barbour County! Elections happened this week in Barbour County and around the state. Congratulations to all the leaders and good luck in November.  Congratulations to the Philip Barbour graduating class of 2024! Commencement ceremonies were held on Friday, May 17. Good luck ...

How many West Virginia residents have felt the urge to travel and get away from the routine grind? Often, have we heard them say, “Let’s load the car and go to the mountains.” And, where do they aim their vehicles? The quickest way to Corridor H and headed for Elkins, where they know ...

While winter’s usual snow and ice welcomed us to the New Year, we Appalachians have learned that there are many days when we must just pull the draperies back, peer outside and sadly wonder when we will have a turn to exit, get some fresh air and speak with some friends. Thankfully, our ...