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W.Va. moves to 'closeout' on broadband projects

Local News July 13, 2026

CHARLESTON – Internet service providers are on track to close out major broadband projects in West Virginia through the Biden-era American Rescue Plan Act just in time to begin work on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council received updates on federally funded broadband expansions projects Thursday during its regular virtual meeting. Kelly Workman, director of the state Office of Broadband, told council members Thursday that officials were working with ISPs on navigating the complicated federal environmental ...

TANF Tug of War: Lawmakers reject Morrisey’s crisis claims

Local News July 13, 2026

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey continues to express the belief that spending in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is not sustainable in the long run, but West Virginia lawmakers and advocates remain confused as to why programs are being curtailed now when funding ...

Seneca Designs celebrates 50 years

Local News July 13, 2026

The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar Kelley Seneca Designs Executive Director Michael Jackson, right, talks with Elkins Mayor Jerry Marco, left, and others during Seneca Designs’ 50th anniversary Open House on Saturday.

Local Child Advocacy Centers recognized

Local News July 13, 2026

ELKINS – The local area just marked National Forensic Interviewers Week – a week-long recognition for the forensic interviewers at Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) for the work they’re doing with children daily when there is a disclosure or suspicion of abuse. A CAC provides a safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, and child treatment professionals work together to investigate abuse, hold offenders accountable, and help children heal. Last year, West Virginia’s 21 CACs served 4,734 children. Of those, 4,603 forensic interviews were conducted ...

Beverly Fireman's Festival officially underway

Local News July 13, 2026

BEVERLY - The annual Beverly Fireman's Festival will feature an abundance of activities for all ages and officially kicked off Saturday with the Little Miss Beverly Pageant. "Other than having a couple more bands performing than what we did last year, a lot of the activities we are having are ...

Community Calendar

Communities July 13, 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. 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 call Carole Helmick at ...