ELKINS — The Randolph County Commission approved a funding request from the Mountain State Forest Festival during its most recent meeting. Mountain State Forest Festival Executive Director Heidi Bray spoke before County Commissioners David Kesling and Chris See and provided an update on ...

BUCKHANNON — A custodian from an Upshur County elementary school has been announced as the 2026 School Service Personnel of the Year. Brandon Kelley, from Washington District Elementary School, was selected for the prestigious award by the West Virginia Board of Education and the West ...

HELVETIA — The Helvetia Community Fair got underway Thursday and is gearing up for a big weekend as the small Swiss community in Randolph County celebrates its harvest and heritage. Since its inception in 1917, the Helvetia Community Fair has become one of the oldest agriculture fairs in ...

WHEELING — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants the Mountain State to triple the amount of electricity it produces by 2050, giving the state the power to be “the nation’s battery.” Morrisey set forth his “50 by 50 Generation Plan” on Wednesday to increase electrical output ...

ELKINS — Davis & Elkins College is among selected finalists for the prestigious Levitt AMP Grant, a nationally competitive opportunity that could bring up to $120,000 in funding to support three years of free, live outdoor concerts in Elkins. The initiative, supported by the Levitt ...