By Sissy PriceAs a registered nurse, I stay informed about healthcare news, and I can’t help but be alarmed by what I recently made headlines. A measles outbreak occurred in[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithMarch 3: Gregory K. Lilly of Charleston, speeding, guilty plea, fine/court costs assessed.March 4: Charles Ray Crockett, Jr. of Huntington, receiving/transferring stolen goods, receiving/transferring stolen vehicle, warrant issued,[Read More…]
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
As the 60-day, regular legislative session nears the halfway point, members of the House of Delegates continue to use their new two-step committee process to discuss potential new laws as[Read More…]
Women of Bluegrass Concert Features Local Performer
Ridgeline Promotions is presenting a concert featuring the Women of West Virginia Bluegrass at the Summersville Arena and Convention Center, in Summersville on April 5, at 7pm. The event will[Read More…]
Sheriff Brings Several Requests to Commission
While one of the last to address the Braxton County Commission at their regular meeting on Friday, March 7, Sheriff Eddie Williams had the most requests. The county elected official[Read More…]
Obituaries
Amy Shannon WillsAmy Shannon Wills, 46, of Heaters, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, March 8, 2025.She was born in Lexington, KY on July 3, 1978, to Juanita Allen.Amy was[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithFebruary 21: Erik Lynn Boggs of Exchange, expired registration, dismissed proof provided, expired MVI, dismissed proof provided; Sean Ford Dever of Rosedale, expired registration, dismissed proof provided, expired[Read More…]
Braxton Senator to be Featured on Barbour County Podcast
Braxton Senator Robbie Morris will be a featured guest on an upcoming edition of Barbour County Republican Party’s weekly Live Legislative Updates during the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session. Moderated[Read More…]
Flatwoods Woman Jailed After Violating Home Confinement
A Flatwoods woman is in jail as a result of violating her home confinement requirements. Brittany Jo Williams of Stone Run Road, Flatwoods was serving the restricted sentence as a[Read More…]
WVDNR Stocks 86 Waters Including 2 Rivers In Braxton
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) last week announced that the following 86 lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of February 24. They included[Read More…]