Governor Patrick Morrisey has continued to take action by signing additional legislation into law. Governor Morrisey signed Senate Bill 196, known as Lauren’s Law, to strengthen penalties for crimes involving[Read More…]
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Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 15: Justin Garrett Conner of Chapel, driving suspended, dismissed.April 16: Cody Montana Lough of Sutton, petit larceny x2, no contest plea, petit larceny x3, dismissed per plea,[Read More…]
Board of Ed Approves Personnel Changes
The Braxton County Board of Education conducted a special meeting on April 24 following personnel hearings on RIFs and transfers.The meeting was called to order at 7:42 pm. The first[Read More…]
Neon Ninjas Brave Storm to Capture Lorenzen Cup Championship Belt
Neither rain, mud, nor an undefeated opponent could stop the BCSC U10 “Neon Ninjas” this past Saturday at the Lorenzen Cup in Summersville. With puddles splashing and cleats caked in[Read More…]
BCMS Track Teams Place Second in Oak Hill Meet
By Shirley ShumanRain and a lightning delay did not dampen the determination of the Knights’ track teams at Oak Hill last week. Both the boys’ and the girls’ teams finished[Read More…]
USACE to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Burnsville Lake
The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on May 5 to address questions raised at the September 26, 2024, public meeting regarding[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
Governor Morrisey signed West Virginia’s budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026. Although the passed budget closely resembles the Governor’s proposed budget from the beginning of the session, he did exercise[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithApril 14: Sadan Pingili of Herdon, VA, furnishing alcohol to minor, dismissed; Bryant McCord of Erbacon, cruelty to animals, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.April 16: Chad M.[Read More…]
What Spruce Grove Church Meant to Me
By Judy JamesIt is with great thought in mind that I compiled all these pictures together. They remind me of the good times at Spruce Grove Church and Dry Fork[Read More…]
Board Approves Levy Rates
The most recent meeting of the Braxton County Board of Education was held on April 15. The meeting opened with the adoption of the levy rates for the 2025-2026 school[Read More…]