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Communities October 23, 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. ELKINS FARMERS MARKET: Open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon behind the Railroad Depot in Elkins. Parking can be found behind the Center Branch Church (formerly the Summit Church) buildings. The market consists of a large variety of vegetables during the growing season, eggs, cakes, cookies, jams, breads, flowers, crafts and many more items. ART OF ...

Commission gives Meals on Wheels more funds

Local News October 23, 2026

ELKINS - The Randolph County Commission has agreed to provide additional funds to the Randolph County Meals on Wheels program. The County Commission currently provides $5,000 in funding each year to the program as part of its budget. During an information presentation at the last commission meeting, Rhonda Coffman, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, talked about the program's budget shortfall and made a request for more funding in the future. "We are still short about $3,000 per year," Coffman said. "I have been with the organization for seven years and it's been $5,000 (from ...

Video game music band to play at WVWC

Local News October 23, 2026

BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Music will host “FoolishFrankie” (Evan David) and Arcadia Wednesday, Oct. 28 for a master class and concert on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Evan David, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is now a Nashville-based saxophonist ...

West Virginia receives B for fiscal health

Local News October 23, 2026

CHARLESTON – The latest report from a national group that evaluates the financial health of states gives West Virginia high marks for having enough money to pay its outstanding bills for fiscal year 2025 while raising concerns about federal compliance under the previous ...

Enduring Tribute

Local News October 23, 2026

BARTOW - A Randolph-Pocohontas bridge has been named after a local lumber businessman known for his contributions to both counties, and his work in the trucking and sawmill industries. On Sept. 25, friends, family, community members and officials came together for a bridge dedication ...

Former Tucker resident charged with murder

Local News October 23, 2026

PETERSBURG - A Grant County grand jury will hear a case involving a former Tucker County resident who allegedly murdered another Tucker County man in Dolly Sods 10 years ago. Richard William Nichols, 65, is charged with one count of first and second degree murder, a felony. He is currently ...