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EHS student selected to attend Girls Nation

ELKINS - Earning trips to different parts of the United States for her accomplishments is nothing new for Elkins High School student Juliann Harlan. Harlan, who will be a senior at EHS in the upcoming school year, recently took part in Rhododendron Girls State, held at Davis & Elkins ...

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. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The First Church of Christ will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during the first month of June (June 10, 17 and 24) and the first Wednesday in July (July 1). Children ages three to 18 can attend. Bring your friends, brothers, sisters, neighbors, cousins and anyone you know. There is room for ...

Agencies target millions in savings

CHARLESTON – Officials leading several West Virginia departments and agencies briefed lawmakers Monday after audits released last month by Gov. Patrick Morrisey found more than $168 million in potential savings. Members of the West Virginia Legislature settled into the mountains of Tucker ...

Morrisey addresses Semiquincentennial Commission

CHARLESTON - With just over two weeks until America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. Patrick Morrisey thanked members of the West Virginia Semiquincentennial Commission for their work leading up to the statewide celebration. Addressing members of the commission remotely Tuesday afternoon, Morrisey encouraged commission members to stay involved in America 250 activities both in Charleston and all across the state. "I think all of us believe that for the past 250 years, our country stood as really such an amazing force for ...

Having Fun on the Water

The Inter-Mountain photo by Edgar Kelley Students with the Leadership Ready program spent Tuesday afternoon on the water at 4-H Camp Pioneer in Beverly. The high school students, from Elkins High and Tygarts Valley High, taking part in the activity made their way around the pond in canoes ...

Officials: Center will be an ‘economic engine’

ELKINS - The newly constructed Railyard Event & Conference Center will serve as a destination point for both locals and visitors when the facility officially opens its doors next month, officials said.  "What’s opening this summer is more than a building — it’s an economic engine for Randolph County, a draw for visitors who haven’t had a reason to stop in Elkins before, and a stage for the businesses and events that will define our downtown for the next generation," said Robbie Morris, director of the Randolph County Development Authority. “Bookings are already on the ...