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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. HOMEMADE PIZZA SALE: The Whitmer Community Church’s Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a homemade pizza sale at the church on Jan. 24 from noon until 5 p.m. Those interested can order to eat-in or carry-out. Options include pepperoni and cheese pizza, cheese pizza and “The Paradise,” a 7-topping pizza. Those interested in placing an order can call ...

3 selected for Clinical Teacher of Record Program

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College celebrates three students, Wesley Strawderman, Bracie Sheets, and Haden Wamsley, for their selection in the Clinical Teacher of Record Program. During the Spring 2026 semester, these students will join schools in Randolph and Tucker Counties as primary ...

Salon cuts ribbon in new location

ELKINS — The Elkins-Randolph County Chamber proudly celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Here Comes the Sun Tanning Salon at their new location at 2285 Beverly Pike, Suite 3 in Elkins. ERCCC representatives, community members and local supporters gathered to congratulate owner ...

Scout Leader addresses United Women in Faith

During the January meeting of United Women in Faith at the First United Methodist Church, Troop 88 Scout Master Scott Harris addressed the ladies, giving the group details of the troops July 2025 visit to the Philmont Scout Ranch. The ranch covers 140,177 acres of rugged mountain wilderness in northeastern New Mexico and operates numerous camps across elevations from 6,500 to 12,441 feet. The total cost of the trip was approximately $23,000. The troop was able to raise approximately $15,000 which included a donation of $1,000 from UWIF, in exchange for the troop’s assistance with ...

Valley Health Care welcomes Whitlow

ELKINS — Valley Health Care is pleased to welcome Dr. Emily Whitlow, O.D. to its optometry team as part of the expansion of its optometry services. Born and raised in Elkins, West Virginia, Dr. Whitlow completed her undergraduate education at West Virginia University, where she earned a ...

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. HOMEMADE PIZZA SALE: The Whitmer Community Church’s Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a homemade pizza sale at the church on Jan. 24 from noon until 5 p.m. Those interested can order to eat-in or carry-out. Options include pepperoni and cheese pizza, cheese pizza and “The Paradise,” a 7-topping pizza. Those interested in placing an order can call ...