Happenings

March 9, 2019

7:30 PM: Polls have just closed and results are eagerly awaited. The last time an excess levy was voted on...

Cultural Awareness and Enrichment Group Raises Awareness

February 13, 2018

For twenty years the members of the Cultural Awareness and Enrichment Group (CAEG) in Elkins, West Virginia have worked to...

Creating Christmas at the Community Center

Taira Landavere

December 8, 2017

This past weekend the Phil Gainer Community Center welcomed thirty vendors from all over West Virginia that sell a variety...

18 Ways to Avoid the Winter Blues in Randolph County

Taira Landavere

November 20, 2017

Winter is here! Some people love this season and some not so much. Let’s learn to embrace it! Just because...

Art and History Spark Interest in Downtown Elkins W.Va.

October 12, 2017

Quilts have always kept us warm, reminded us of our past and brought families and friends together. These same ideas...

Behind the Barbecue: the Back Porch BBQ Story

Emily Coffman

October 6, 2017

Pictured in cover photo: Jacob Harman, Meghan Dolly, Jim Harman, Allison Dolly, Tracy Harman, Sharon Coberly, Devan Fletcher, Janet Harman,...

Top Forest Festival Eats: City Park Edition

Emily Coffman

October 6, 2017

After spending three years ranking the foods of the carnival I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and...

Top Forest Festival Eats: 2017 Edition

Emily Coffman

October 5, 2017

Guess what time it is, folks. That’s right: Forest Festival time. For the third year in a row I took...

Youthbuild Students Elected National Leaders

August 30, 2017

Two students from Youthbuild North Central, located in Elkins West Virginia, have been elected to the National Young Leaders Council....

Randolph County Summer Bucket List

lchenoweth

August 1, 2017

Looking for some excitement as the summer winds down in Randolph County? Look no further – we’ve assembled the ultimate...

Kump Education Center Summer Splash Fest

July 27, 2017

Kump Education Center presents Summer Splash Fest with three Magic of Science shows Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10:30 to 4:00....

Art of Elkins

June 9, 2017

Today is anticipated to be a great day for Elkins as a diverse group of folks come together for the...

Community Gallery: Mayor’s Johnny Keller Intra-City Track Meet

Andrew Carroll

May 25, 2017

There was an outstanding show of community this past Tuesday as students and parents from local elementary schools gathered at...

Partnership Creates Downtown Community Activities

May 5, 2017

As Elkins Main Street Works to bring more people to the downtown area, we always have a need for volunteers...

Upcoming Running/Walking Races in Randolph County

April 30, 2017

With Spring leading the charge towards warmer weather and longer days, we’ve put together a list of upcoming foot races...

Davis & Elkins Hosting W.Va. Poet Laureate

D&E Press Release

March 28, 2017

West Virginia’s Poet Laureate Marc Harshman will share his talents in two public events for the Davis & Elkins College...

D&E Students Showcase Their Work in Music, Theatre, Dance and Art

D&E Press Release

March 27, 2017

An hour-long presentation of Davis & Elkins College’s performing arts, along with displays and demonstrations of students’ work in the...

D&E Begins Inauguration Week by Serving Others

D&E Press Release

March 25, 2017

Elkins – Embracing its humanitarian responsibilities, Davis & Elkins College will host a hunger relief effort to begin the week-long...

LIVE BLOG: 2017 Elkins Municipal Election

March 7, 2017

Elkinite will be at Elkins City Hall awaiting results from today’s municipal election. We will update this article with results...

When Masking Is Revealing: The Catharsis of Fasnacht

Clara Lehmann