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W.Va. public school enrollment numbers continue steady decline

Local News

CHARLESTON — Fall enrollment numbers for West Virginia’s 55 county public school systems continued a downward trend, adding to fears of future school consolidations and closings. The West Virginia Board of Education met Wednesday morning for its monthly meeting at the state Department ...

John Hart Chapter DAR celebrates patriots

Communities

In celebration of the PBS documentary “The American Revolution,” beginning Sunday, Nov. 16, local DAR members remember and celebrate their Revolutionary War ancestors. From Nov. 16-21, PBS will premiere “The American Revolution,” a primetime, six-part, 12-hour documentary series ...

Community Calendar

Communities

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Inter-Mountain’s 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. REVIVAL AND THANKSGIVING DINNER: The Crystal ...

Slick Wintry Roads

Local News

HAMBLETON — The first major cold spell of the winter season saw a series of accidents and vehicle trouble throughout the area, including an hours-long road closure that left Tucker County High School students stuck on campus Monday evening. A direct shot of Arctic air affecting the ...

Consolidation approved by Barbour BOE

Local News

PHILIPPI — The Barbour County Board of Education unanimously approved the closure and consolidation plan for several schools in the county on Monday night. In a 5-0 vote, the Barbour County BOE approved the consolidation plan, which would see the closure of Belington Middle School, Kasson ...

Elkins Veterans Day ceremony held indoors due to snow

Local News

ELKINS — Snow and cold temperatures didn’t hamper American Legion Post 29’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday morning, as the event was moved indoors to Calain Hall. The event, which was relocated from the All-Veterans Memorial on the corner of Harrison Avenue and Railroad ...