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Communities

Author to speak on ‘unusual’ historical facts

VALLEY HEAD — The Mingo District Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Valley Head Community Center. Steve Bodkins, the author of two history books, will be doing an historical presentation on unusual and funny bits of history he has uncovered while researching ...

Institute to expand research, treatment

The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute will initiate first-in-the-world clinical research studies using focused ultrasound neuromodulation to treat food addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions, thanks to a $2 million supplemental appropriation ...

Datebook

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Datebook 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 and as space allows. CRAFT SHOW: will be Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the ...

Datebook

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Datebook 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 and as space allows.  KUMP HOUSE HALLOWEEN PARTY: Come join the Ghost of Governor H. Guy ...

Porter to fund memorial garden

ELKINS — Henry P. Porter, Jr., PhD, has declared his intent to fully fund the Henry P. Porter, Sr. and Mary Gravatt Porter Memorial Scholarship during his lifetime. The scholarship is presented in tandem with Porter’s agreement to fund a garden surrounding Glory Residence Hall in memory of ...

TV Conservation District gets grant

ELKINS — On Oct. 22, the Tygarts Valley Conservation District, which serves Randolph, Upshur, Barbour, Tucker, and Taylor Counties, received a grant from the West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts. The funds will be used for a community outreach project aimed at raising awareness ...