A busy session of the Braxton County Commission last Friday, ended with the hiring of a new permanent E-9-1-1 Director. Commission President Lisa Godwin moved the item of possibly hiring[Read More…]
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Local beautician opens new business near Sutton
By Shirley Shuman Scheduled for a grand opening from 3:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. October 18, Brianna Hoover-Tennant’s new business, Appalachian Beauty Bar, was actually quite busy last week, according[Read More…]
The state we live in…
I have always been proud of the state we live in for a number of reasons. However, it is interesting to see how the Mountain State stacks up against the[Read More…]
Gassaway Depot to host Murder Thriller
By Shirley Shuman In a first for Gassaway, Gassaway Days Celebration along with Murder and Merriment from Scott Depot, WV, are bringing an evening of dinner and hopefully frightening theatre[Read More…]
A geological phenomenon in the Elk River is hiding in plain sight
For years, there has been speculation about the unique pattern visible in the rocks beneath the bridge at the red light in Webster Springs. Some theories that have been floated[Read More…]
Deputy finds marijuana plants near Kanawha Run
What began as a routine trespassing complaint has led to the arrest of a Sutton man on charges of possession with the intent to deliver marijuana. Braxton County Deputy Sheriff[Read More…]
Local teen is National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist
By Shirley Shuman Owen McCallister, a senior at Braxton County High School, recently learned that he has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. This designation goes[Read More…]
Knights’ Football Team Moves to 3-0 After Victory Over Wirt
Playing at home on Wednesday of last week, the Knights continued their unbeaten record with a 45-14 victory over the Wirt Tigers. Definitely pleased with the win and Braxton’s 3-0[Read More…]
Burnsville Town Council Meets
The Burnsville Common Council met in regular session on September 9.Mayor, Paul Bragg called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm. In addition to the Mayor, the following city officials[Read More…]
Attorney General’s Mobile Office to Visit Gassaway
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in October to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions.[Read More…]