Magistrate Beth SmithJanuary 5: Brandon Doyle McCourt of Sutton, leaving the scene of an accident, obstructing an officer, warrant issued, bond set at $3000 cash or surety; Jacob W. Postle[Read More…]
The Braxton Democrat
Legislative Update… By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
There was a was a flurry of activities this past week in preparation for January Interims and the upcoming session, which will officially begin on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, followed[Read More…]
Braxton County Schools Announce Preschool Registration Dates for 2024
Register your child and receive a bag full of educational goodies!Braxton County Board of Education has announced time for preschool registration. Save the date for preschool registration on Wednesday, March[Read More…]
Hearings Held in Circuit Court
Lacy and Allen Head to Prison Several Braxton County Circuit Court hearings have recently been completed by the Honorable Judge Michael W. Asbury, Jr. The state was represented by Braxton[Read More…]
Several File on 1st Day of Primary Election Filing Period
Candidate registration began for the May Primary Election on Monday, January 8. Locally, several candidates threw their hats in the ring to vie for various posts. Most of those filing[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithDecember 20: John R. Carder, II of Sutton, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed.January 1: Robert Wayne Hall, Jr. of Charleston, DUI, warrantless arrest, bond set at[Read More…]
Legislative Update…By Lori Dittman WV House of Delegates 63rd District
New Year’s Eve has arrived, and I am reflecting over 2023. It has been an amazing year. As I look back over the year using my camera roll on my[Read More…]
Dr. John Blake Epling, MDJoins WVU-BCMH Staff
WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. John Blake Epling, M.D. to the specialty care staff at BCMH.Dr. Epling completed his medical degree and endocrinology fellowship[Read More…]
Filing Period for 2024Election Begins January 8
West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner has released the 2024 Running for Office Guide, offering detailed guidance to political candidates for the upcoming state elections. The 2024 Running for[Read More…]
BCN Names Dr. Sally Stewart “Humanitarian of the Decade”
By Ed GivenFor more than 50 years we have strived to keep our population informed and to make Braxton County a better place to live and work. During that time,[Read More…]