Terrell Ellis, Executive Director of the Braxton County Development Authority, was selected as the 2023 Honoree of the West Virginia Land Trust. The recognition came at the WVLT’s Special Celebration,[Read More…]
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Off to a good start…
Last week we had an unexpected guest at our office. Judge Mike Asbury stopped by to introduce himself. I had never met the new Judge, so it was good to[Read More…]
Michael Asbury sworn in as 14th Judicial Circuit Judge
Clay County attorney Michael Wayne Asbury, Jr., took the oath of his new office as Judge in ceremonies in each of the four counties in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit (Braxton,[Read More…]
Braxton newcomers plan Young Life ministry for teens
By Shirley Shuman Taylor and Wesley Spencer recently moved to Braxton County with a purpose: They want to introduce Young Life to the area once they have become acquainted with[Read More…]
Braxton schools trying to improve attendance
Attendance director discusses problem of chronic absenteeism By Shirley Shuman One teenager had an appointment with her hairdresser. Another just wanted a day off from school, so he slept in. A[Read More…]
Local golfers take on the HERO100 Golf Marathon
“Hey, Mike wants to play 100 holes of golf in one day!” “Wait, what?” “For the Folds of Honor scholarships.” “Sounds great, I’m in!” This was the conversation between Brenda[Read More…]
WV Caring to Host FreeEnd-of-Life Training for Clergy
Burnsville’s WV Caring will host a clergy conference on Wednesday, September 20, entitled, “Caring for Your Flock at the End-of-Life.” This free, training will provide end-of-life knowledge and tools to[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
The September Interim Session began Simday. The schedule is as follows:Sunday, September 10
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithSeptember 6: Nancy Jones of Asheville, NC, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed; Lashelle L. Davis of Aldie, VA, speeding, guilty plea, fine/court costs assessed; Robert A.[Read More…]
Flatwoods Monster Convention Held at Flatwoods Hotel/Conference Center
The Flatwoods Monster Convention & UFO Conference was held Saturday Sept. 9 at the Days Hotel Conference Center in Flatwoods. The event organized by Wild & Weird West Virginia LLC[Read More…]