For rural communities across the region, tourism can provide significant economic opportunities, yet as these opportunities grow, communities often face challenges. But, that’s where West Virginia University Extension and the Tourism, Resiliency and Indicators for Post-Pandemic Planning ...
ELKINS — A former Elkins pastor entered a plea of not guilty to the four charges against him during an arraignment hearing Tuesday afternoon. Kevin Curtis Jones, 34, of Elkins, appeared in Randolph County Circuit Court on Tuesday for an arraignment hearing where he plead not guilty to the ...
BUCKHANNON — Buckhannon City Council has been given an update on West Virginia Wesleyan College’s addiction counseling program, which received $1.2 million in state grants earlier this year. During Council's July 2 meeting, Mayor Robbie Skinner and council members were given an update on the City of Buckhannon and WVWC's Addiction & Recovery Workforce Development Scholarship. The update was proven by Dr. Jen Randall Reyes, Director of Counseling and Psychology at WVWC, and Dr. Christine Schimmel, WVWC's Associate Provos. "Let me start with a really heartfelt thank you to all of ...
RIPLEY – Attendees and vendors at the 64th annual Mountain State Art and Craft Festival had to adapt to temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s during the annual Independence Day weekend event. “If we would have had a week like last week, we would’ve been swamped,” said Cathy ...
ELKINS — Elkins City Council has approved entering into an "engagement letter" with a law firm for "specialized legal services in connection with the City Hall Redevelopment Project." During Council's July 9 meeting, seven present council members voted to approve Resolution 1936: ...
FAIRMONT – You remember: The first impression you’ll make on the first day of school will set the tone for the entire year. That’s why the Tygart Valley United Way is gearing up for a “hygiene drive” two weeks from now designed to help students in elementary, middle and high school go forth with the best first impression they can make. From June 22 through August 22, the organization is asking people across Marion, Taylor, Barbour, Randolph and Tucker counties – the five-county region served by the Fairmont-based outreach organization – to make some very specific ...
