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Kent Price, who preached for 60 years, passes at 80

ELKINS – Many local residents this week are remembering a 60-year preacher, long-time business owner and former radio announcer who passed away Monday. Kent Price, 80, had just celebrated, on Sept. 6, his 60th year in ministry. He began preaching in Cincinnati in 1966, then later served ...

Pack vows to defend Hope Scholarship from suit

CHARLESTON – In 2022, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals lifted a block on the Hope Scholarship educational voucher program. Nearly five years later, a different state treasurer will have to defend the program in court once again. State Treasurer Larry Pack released a statement ...

Class action suit filed by hospital employee

MORGANTOWN – A class action lawsuit has been filed in Monongalia County Circuit Court on behalf of individuals who were unknowingly recorded by cameras hidden in non-public bathrooms at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The suit was filed Sept. 1 against West Virginia University Hospitals Inc. and West Virginia United Health System Inc. by an individual identified as P.J.P. on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated. On June 26, hospital employees discovered a digital recording device beneath a sink inside a staff restroom. Law enforcement was notified and the device was ...

Kump Center's Elkins History Talks begin tonight

ELKINS - The Kump Education Center will be offering three Elkins History Talks this fall, starting tonight with a session focusing on the prehistoric geology of the area. Kicking off the first of the three Elkins History Talks, Dr. Jim Van Gundy will be speaking on "Elkins Geology" tonight at ...

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. 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. ELKINS HISTORY ...

GOP lawmakers discuss economic development

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - The final day of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit at the Greenbrier wrapped up Friday morning with Republican lawmakers talking about the state's economic future. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, moderated a panel ...