Treasury, IRS provide guidance on new regulations

January 6, 2026

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service provided guidance on the “No Tax on Car Loan Interest” provision enacted under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. The proposed regulations issued today relate to a new deduction for interest paid on vehicle loans incurred after Dec. 31, 2024, to purchase new made-in-America vehicles for personal use. This new tax benefit applies to both taxpayers who take the standard deduction and those who itemize deductions.  To help taxpayers take advantage of this new tax benefit, guidance addresses important ...

Webinar on researching historic properties set for Jan. 22

January 6, 2026

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Archives & History (WVAH) and West Virginia State Historic Office (WV SHPO) are offering an educational webinar titled “Research Tools for Historic Homes: Your DIY Toolkit.” Enhance your efforts to learn more about the historic places within your community, even your own home! This webinar will cover topics including formulating research questions, tips and tricks about the research process, as well as the types of resources available to researchers and where to find them. Join the WVAH and WV SHPO on Jan. 22, 2026, at 6 pm. This webinar is free ...

Community Calendar

January 6, 2026

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. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Wednesday Pickin’ will resume on Jan. 7, and will continue weekly until further notice. If you have any questions about this schedule or future changes, please feel free to call 304-614-9527. TOPS 0590 MILL CREEK: meets at the Russell Memorial Library in Mill Creek every Wednesday. Weigh-in is from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Meeting following ...

Community Calendar

January 5, 2026

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. OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. Contact dp-foot@hotmail.com. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: This Wednesday, Dec. 31, there will be ...

Community Calendar

January 3, 2026

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. OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. Contact dp-foot@hotmail.com. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Wednesday Pickin’ will resume on ...

Community Calendar

January 2, 2026

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. OLD TIME MUSIC: Join in the first and third Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at The Arts Center in Elkins for an Old Time Music Session. Beginning musicians are encouraged to join in. Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, bass are welcome. Participants enter through the back door. Contact dp-foot@hotmail.com. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: This Wednesday, Dec. 31, there will be ...