The legislative session will begin this week. I had the privilege of sitting down last week with our new Delegate Lori Dittman to discuss issues I feel important to our[Read More…]
Braxton Citizens’ News
Braxton Wrestling Tourney set for Friday, Saturday
Friday and Saturday, teams will be coming from all areas of the state to wrestle in Braxton’s annual tournament (once referred to as “the Big 16”). Wrestling fans will be[Read More…]
Children’s clothing store in Sutton has ribbon cutting
By Shirley Shuman Ally and Nathan Greene are contributing to the business section of Sutton with their newly opened children’s clothing store. The business, Whiskey Ways, sits beside the movie[Read More…]
Master Gardeners recognize Outstanding Volunteer
Recently, Braxton/Clay Master Gardeners were recognized for their volunteer service over the past year. The 17 Extension Master Gardeners provided 817 volunteer hours on 30 projects in Braxton and Clay[Read More…]
Braxton Commission holds 1st meeting of 2023
The Braxton County Commission conducted their first session of the new calandar year last Friday, January 6. The initial action of the meeting was to reaffirm steps taken late the[Read More…]
Trio charged with passing fake $20s
Two North Carolina residents and a Charleston man are currently in jail on charges of passing fake $20 bills in at least three counties including Braxton. The local investigation began[Read More…]
Obituaries
Paul B. McLaughlinPaul B. McLaughlin, 78, of Stevens, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at ProMedica of Sinking Spring. Born in Gassaway, Braxton County, WV, Paul was a son of[Read More…]
A new year…
We have stepped into a new year. With the tragedy in Duck, I’m not sure it is the type of beginning everyone is hoping for. On the brighter side… that[Read More…]
Weyerhaeuser makes year-end donation to PHWA
“We filled out the Weyerhaeuser Giving Fun Application before their September deadline posted on their company website and then in mid-December, we heard the good news that our Pleasant Hill[Read More…]
GAIC projects provide two beautiful additions to Gassaway
Braxton natives contribute artistic skills to complete works By Shirley Shuman Two works of art relating to history of the Town of Gassaway and to Henry Gassaway Davis, for whom[Read More…]