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BELINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1960: The Belington High School Class of 1960 will hold its 65th year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Belington Community Center (the old high school gym). Refreshments will be provided. Come enjoy spending time with old friends, reliving memories and exchanging updates on the last 65 years. Spend an afternoon of laughter and relaxation. GARDEN PARTY: Friends of the Mountaintop Public Library, a non-profit organization that supports the library in Thomas, is hosting a garden party on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Canaan Valley. Proceeds ...

D&E President’s, Dean’s Lists released

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College has released the president’s and dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester. The president’s list includes all full-time students who earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester, while those named to the dean’s list include all full-time students ...

Governor Morrisey announces WVU board appointments

CHARLESTON —Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced he has appointed Bray Cary, Oliver Luck, and Jim Martin to the West Virginia University (WVU) Board of Governors: Bray Cary is a current member of the WVU Board of Governors and has been reappointed by Morrisey. Cary is an experienced media executive developing and leading the Sun Belt Conference Television Network. After founding Creative Sports and selling the company to ESPN, he was responsible for creating championship week for ESPN and producing events for the NFL, NBA teams, boxing, and NASCAR. In 1998, as Vice President of ...

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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. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Mount Carmel Baptist Church VBS will be through July 18, from 6:30-9 p.m. each evening, for ages PreK-6th grade. Located beside 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly. BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES: Gather in the Arts Center’s Great Hall on July 16 from noon to 1 p.m. to experience the musical stylings of Elkins native, JB Stalnaker. JB enjoys ...

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 and as space allows. PURPLE MAJESTIES: The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) will meet today at 11:30 a.m. at the Knot Just Another Barn off the Kingsville Road.  The theme will be a celebration of Independence Day. A picnic lunch will be served and all Red Hatters are encouraged to wear patriotic red, white and blue.  For additional information or reservations , call ...

Former Upshur extension agent finds legacy in Kenya

MORGANTOWN — When Jennifer Ours Williams walked onto Egerton’s campus in Kenya, she never imagined she’d find her mentor’s legacy on display. Yet there it was — a photo of Robert Maxwell hanging on the wall — reminding her that some paths are meant to be walked twice. “Stepping ...