U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito traveled to Braxton and Kanawha counties on Tuesday of this week where she met with higher-education leaders and visited the local food bank.Senator Capito stopped[Read More…]
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Rising costs…
Jeanine and I are very proud of the fact that we have been able to help two of our grandchildren graduate college without any student debt. I have wondered many[Read More…]
Local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated 50th Anniversary
The Elk River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized June 9, 1972 in Gassaway, WV. Current members gathered this summer to celebrate the chapter’s 50th anniversary[Read More…]
Recommendations for Towns improvements along the Elk River Trails to be presented at local public meetings
Tourism from the Elk River Water and Rail Trails can be a significant boost to the economies of the communities all along the trail systems. Area citizens will have an[Read More…]
Volunteers help clean up after Flatwoods school flooding
By Shirley Shuman Among many problems caused by the recent flooding in Braxton County was the playground at Flatwoods Elementary School and the building itself. “Around 10” volunteers took on[Read More…]
Burnsville Fire Dept. receives TC Energy Grant
The Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $5,000 donation from the TC Energy Foundation. This the second year the department has received a grant from the organization in support[Read More…]
Former Braxton teacher, coach named to GSU’s Hall of Fame
By Shirley Shuman Kim West, a well-respected teacher, coach, and basketball official, will be inducted into the Curtis Elam GSU Athletic Hall of Fame October 1. West played on the[Read More…]
Braxton Magistrate Report
Magistrate Beth SmithAugust 3: Carol E. Solomon of Boca Raton, FL, speeding, no contest plea, fine/court costs assessed and paid; Melissa McCullough of Gassaway, expired MVI, dismissed proof provided; Nicole[Read More…]
Commission Holds Brief Session
The Braxton County Commission conducted a brief meeting on Friday, August 5.First to speak to the commission was Josh Nichols from Flatwoods Canoe Run PSD. He presented the commissioners with[Read More…]
New Gym for BCMS to be Finished Soon
By Shirley ShumanA much-needed renovation of Braxton County Middle School’s gymnasium is underway, and Principal Amy Perkins thinks it will be finished soon. The renovation includes installing new bleachers, painting[Read More…]
