David Wallace McChesney Jr.David Wallace McChesney Jr. of Erie, CO passed away on Monday May 8, 2023. Born to David McChesney, Sr. and Evelyn Adams McChesney in Morgantown WV, David[Read More…]
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Moving forward…
This growing old stuff… sucks. The majority of my past week was spent going to doctors’ appointments. I had a follow-up with my surgeon. He checked me over and gave[Read More…]
First Elk River Rails to Trails business opens in Gassaway
The first supporting business in Braxton County to open in conjunction with the newly constructed Elk River “Rails to Trails” system is now open for business. The Gassaway Area Improvement[Read More…]
Eleven BCHS band members accepted in GSU honor band
By Shirley Shuman Continuing a tradition of excellence, members of the Braxton County High School band were selected for the Glenville State University Honor Band in late April. These 11[Read More…]
Gary Rexroad named Senior Center Director
By Shirley Shuman Gary Rexroad was recently chosen as the new Executive Director of the Braxton County Senior Citizens Center following the retirement of Mary Chapman. The BCSCC Board of[Read More…]
Kim Frazier retires after 40 years at BCMH
By Shirley Shuman Forty years ago, a young woman, a recent graduate from State College, applied for a position in the lab at Braxton County Memorial Hospital. She was hired….as[Read More…]
BCHS athlete signs with Concord to run track
By Shirley Shuman Heidi Payne recently signed a letter of intent to run track and cross country at Concord University. Payne, the daughter of Eric and Lisa Payne, has run[Read More…]
Shay 5 locomotive cuts the ribbon on Trout Run Bridge as WVDOT reopens Cass to Durbin rail line
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLETSON, W.Va. — West Virginia Secretary of Transportation and Commissioner of Highways Jimmy Wriston, P.E., joined local dignitaries on the first official trip over the reopened Trout[Read More…]
Perseverance, purpose underscore WVU Commencement Weekend
WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Acclaimed for their perseverance and encouraged to live a life filled with purpose, nearly 4,500 West Virginia University graduates walked across the stage during 14 commencement ceremonies this weekend[Read More…]
Hurricane’s Savannah Hawkins, Argyle Downes of Charles Town take WVGA 23rd Junior Match Play titles
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va — The final day of play for the Junior Match Play Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), took place Sunday at Parkersburg[Read More…]