Author Elkinite

Drug addiction is a very real and serious issue facing our communities. Recognition and dialog about the issue is the first step towards finding and implementing solutions to stop drug addiction. This...

With the holidays right around the corner, many folks are rushing around wrapping up office work, meeting deadlines, buying presents and considering New Year’s resolutions. Here at Elkinite.com we’d like...

Christmas lights are twinkling in downtown Elkins, turkey dinners are cooking, and the unofficial holiday shopping season begins in a couple days. Many of our gentle readers will be logging on for cyber deals...

Are you a student looking for professional opportunities? Or new to the area and trying to find ways to get involved with the community?  Maybe you’ve lived here all your life but are looking to connect...

For those of you who have been following along since the birth of Elkinite.com you know about our big sister--Weelunk.com, a site dedicated to "... making Wheeling a great place to live and work." Because of...

Carnival rides, fried treats, games and blue ribbons are all things that are typically associated with the County Fair. However, as Summer days get shorter and the smell of Fall lingers in the evening air,...

Adorned in bright colors and glowing accessories, nearly 200 runners and walkers of all ages gathered Saturday evening, August 29, for the Sunset Chase 5K Fun Run.  Now in its second year, this community...

The opportunities in Randolph County are not often the focus of discussion among us.  Frequently we serve as our own worst enemies when it comes to valuing what the area has to offer, especially when...