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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 and as space allows. CHARITY CAKEWALKS: Citizens Promoting Community cakewalks in Elkins benefiting Tyrand Ministries will be Friday, Aug. 15. POSTCARDS AND PURPOSE: A BROWN BAG CIVIC LUNCH: Let’s build community and power. Bring your own lunch and join neighbors, friends, and fellow advocates for a casual energizing postcard writing session for our members of Congress. ...

Justice speaks at WV Coal Association

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., joined the West Virginia Coal Association during their annual membership meeting to discuss the importance of coal in American energy dominance and the positive impact the One Big Beautiful Bill will have on the industry: “West Virginia ...

HAS teacher receives honor

Stacy Blanzy, an educator at Highland Adventist School, has received the prestigious 2024-2025 Elementary Educator of the Year award from the Columbia Union Office of Education. The office supervises a total of 450 educators and 79 schools over a seven-state region. The award is given for ...

Capito helps introduce Safe Response Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), recently joined her colleagues in introducing the Safe Response Act, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize a grant program that allows states, local government entities, and tribes to train and provide resources to first responders responding to drug overdoses. “West Virginians know all too well the devastation and heartbreak drug overdoses cause in our communities. That’s why it is essential Congress provides the resources and training our first responders need to administer life-saving overdose reversal drugs and ...

New business opens in Philippi

PHILIPPI — The Philippi Convention & Visitors Bureau has welcomed another small business to it business district. Saffle’s, a variety store, is located at the side of Fisher Auto Parts at 16418 Barbour County Highway in Philippi. Owner of the store Kim Saffle says while she is related ...

IRS announces tax relief after flooding

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of West Virginia affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on June 14, 2025. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households residing or having a business in Marion and Ohio counties qualify for tax relief. As a result, affected ...