By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s interim Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services heard a presentation on the West[Read More…]
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WV Legislative Interims: Pensions and Retirement Committee hears Social Security coverage update, debates PEW report
WV Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I finally come to you with some good news – we are finally getting into the votes for social security.” That’s how[Read More…]
Obituaries
Lois Lane LuzaderLois Lane Luzader, 60, of Buckhannon, WV passed away on December 5, 2023. She was born in Sutton, WV on May 23, 1963, to parents William and Erma[Read More…]
You’ll miss us if we’re gone.
A loyal reader recently sent me a copy of an editorial that appeared in the December 2 issue of the Dominion Post. The article has some excellent points that I[Read More…]
Fall education interns complete student teaching at Glenville
Two Braxton County residents are among eleven students who have successfully completed their student teaching internships at Glenville State University and took part in Glenville State University’s December Commencement Ceremony[Read More…]
Shop with a First Responder receives local support
Mid-State Automotive recently made a $2,000 contribution to the local Shop with a First Responder program that will help provide gifts for needy children in Braxton County this Christmas. (Above)[Read More…]
Central WV Aging Services hosts Appreciation Luncheon
The Sutton Division of Central West Virginia Aging Services Annual Appreciation Luncheon was held on Saturday, December 9 in the conference room at Days Inn. Nearly 100 homemakers were recognized[Read More…]
Plans proceed for Animal Shelter Annex
Braxton Co. Animal Shelter staff are cautiously optimistic that 2024 will be the year that an Annex Building adjacent to the current facility will become a reality. Much of the[Read More…]
WV Hive Annual Open House and Awards Ceremony set for Dec. 15 at Black Knight Country Club in Beckley
BECKLEY, W.Va. – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 15 at the Historic Black[Read More…]
WVSOM students go underground for ‘eye-opening’ look at what coal miners endure to make a living for themselves and their families
Medical students tour working mine, learn about industry West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. – “It was eye-opening to see what a day in the life looks like for coal[Read More…]