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D&E launches search for next class of emerging leaders

ELKINS – Davis & Elkins has officially launched the search for the next class of Citizens Bank of West Virginia Emerging Leaders Scholarship recipients for the 2027-2028 academic year. Along with more than three quarters of a million dollars being awarded in scholarship funds, one grand ...

St. Joseph’s Auxiliary funds special bereavement necklaces

BUCKHANNON — During life’s most difficult moments, even the smallest gesture can provide comfort and remind families they are not alone. The St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary has once again demonstrated its commitment to compassionate patient care by funding a new bereavement program for ...

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. BROWN BAG CONCERT: The June Brown Bag Concert will feature the West Virginia Highland Dancers at The Arts Center. The performance will be Wednesday, June 17, from noon to 1 p.m., free to attend, in the Great Hall at the Arts Center - 2 Park Street, Elkins. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Wednesday Pickin’ Country Music Jam Sessions are continuing to take ...

Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup

WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing. Measles, one of the most contagious diseases, is among the top concerns, sparking a warning this week from the Pan American Health Organization, PAHO. With a nearly six-week stretch of packed ...

Celtic Festival and Highland Games set for this weekend

BEVERLY - The fourth annual West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Celtic Festival and Highland Games will get underway on Friday and run through Saturday at 4-H Camp Pioneer.      The event, which features competitions, food, music and more, made its debut at the Scotts Lake Road venue in 2023 ...