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May 28, 2016

On a warm Saturday morning, about 20 people gathered at the Beverly Heritage Center for a workshop on cleaning and repairing grave...

D&E Brings Sounds of Railroading to Life

Happenings

May 26, 2016

Fiddles replicating shrieking steam whistles and grinding steel wheels. Banjos supplying the rhythm of a train underway. Guitars emulating the...

The Mountains Beckon to Young Cyclists

JoLynn Powers

Events

May 14, 2016

Spring time in West Virginia is the best time to explore the outdoors. One of the most child- and family-friendly...

LIVE BLOG: Randolph County School Levy and Board of Education Election Results

Andrew Carroll

Happenings

May 10, 2016

Check back throughout the evening as Elkinite updates you on the Randolph County Board of Education Election and School Levy...

Soon As I Could

Sutton Stokes

April 19, 2016

First things first: I wasn’t born in West Virginia. Upon learning this fact, more than one person who was born...

4 Upcoming Running and Walking Races in Randolph County

Elkinite

Athletics

April 16, 2016

It’s April in Randolph County – and that means it’s time to show off your running skills. Thankfully, we have...

How to Register Online to Vote in West Virginia

Marly Hazen

April 8, 2016

This November will be the first presidential election since West Virginia implemented its new online voter registration system. If you...

Davis & Elkins Students Doing Their Part to Repair The Icehouse

April 4, 2016

Inspired by the spirit of giving and fueled by determination, Davis & Elkins College students took shovels in hand this...

Elkinite Launches Community Calendar

Elkinite

March 30, 2016

When we first launched Elkinite, we wanted to improve our community by telling positive stories about it. We wanted to...

W.Va. State Thespians Festival Coming to Davis & Elkins

March 30, 2016

Davis & Elkins College has been selected as the host site for the West Virginia State Thespians Festival, bringing more...

West Virginia Women in History: Mother Jones

A. King

People

March 22, 2016

Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a prominent activist and community organizer who helped shape the United States labor movement during...

The Secret of West Virginia Nonprofits: Collaboration

JoLynn Powers

March 17, 2016

As a member of the West Virginia community I was totally unaware of the impact that non-profits have. I joined...

Women’s Cycling Clinics Offered in Elkins

Leah Devine

Outdoors

March 1, 2016

Women in the Elkins area have the opportunity to learn new skills and participate in group rides as part of...

Not Just a Job, A Career: My Story with IBEX Global

Jeff Canfield

People

February 29, 2016

IBEX Global has been a proud member of the Elkins business community since 2010. Over the years, the company has...

‘Yappy Hour’ raises money for humane society

Elkinite

Happenings

February 26, 2016

On Thursday evening, Generation Randolph County hosted a Yappy Hour at The Jabberwock Bar & Grill in downtown Elkins to...

Icehouse Concert: The Klines

Andrew Carroll

Events

February 18, 2016

The Appalachian Music and Dance Club of Davis & Elkins College will present duo Michael and Carrie Kline in concert...

1,400 Miles From Home: Finding Community in Cuba

Emily Coffman

February 12, 2016

Editors Note: This article is the first of two articles that recount the experiences of a group of Davis &...

A World Long Unseen: 89 Unbelievable Photos of Cuba

Emily Coffman

February 12, 2016

Editors Note: This article is the second of two articles that recount the experiences of a group of Davis &...

Fasnacht: Mardi Gras in the Mountains

Emily Coffman

February 9, 2016

This weekend the hills of Randolph County were alive with the sound of music. Helvetia was busy celebrating Fasnacht, a...

D&E’s McCutcheon Awarded Fellowship for Cultural Study