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Pictured in cover photo: Jacob Harman, Meghan Dolly, Jim Harman, Allison Dolly, Tracy Harman, Sharon Coberly, Devan Fletcher,  Janet Harman, Hunter Harman, and Tammy Dolly On Wednesday night I had intended...

After spending three years ranking the foods of the carnival I decided it was time to broaden my horizons and visit the food stands of the city park. The park’s food alley was full of friendly people and...

Kump Education Center presents Summer Splash Fest with three Magic of Science shows Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10:30 to 4:00.  Between shows Giant Bubble, Minds in Motion, Slip & Slide, and Wetland...

There was an outstanding show of community this past Tuesday as students and parents from local elementary schools gathered at Elkins High School for the Mayor's Johnny Keller Intra-City Track Meet. Midland...

Cody Thompson, candidate for Fifth Ward council member. At 2:55 p.m., with only minutes remaining before the end of the 48-hour period in which candidates in the 2017 Elkins Municipal Election could...

By: Sutton Stokes After convening as the Elkins Municipal Election Canvassing Board, Elkins council adjusted vote totals as a result of accepting some provisional ballots and “declared” the following...

By: Sutton Stokes As we reported here, Elkins Common Council met on Monday as the Elkins Municipal Election Canvassing Board to “canvass” the election. We reported further, that only one ward’s...

By: Sutton Stokes As we reported here, vote totals in the 2017 Elkins Municipal Election changed slightly on Monday as a result of the Elkins council’s canvass of the election.This was because one of the...

Candidates have 48 hours to request recounts By: Sutton Stokes Dave Parker has been elected to a new term on Elkins Common Council representing Fifth Ward, the Elkins council confirmed today after...

Here at Elkinite we fundamentally believe that civic engagement is a hallmark of strong community. To that end we feel strongly that access to information about local elections is key to encouraging everyone...

The fall semester has officially begun at Davis & Elkins College, and the College, the city of Elkins and Elkins Main Street are prepared to offer students an official community welcome. D&E Night on...

The Elkins Historic Landmarks Commission and the Randolph County Senior Center are working together to record a people’s history of Elkins. The Elkins Historic Landmarks Commission (EHLC) is looking for...

New Writer In Town There is a new author in town writing under the penname of Joseph Lane. The author Joseph Lane Shipp, is a native of Randolph County, who moved away to work in the Washington, D.C. area....

Editor's Note: This brand new series seeks to focus on new businesses and organizations in the community by providing a platform for them to share with audiences why they do what they do and what makes...

The Davis & Elkins College Board of Trustees has named Chris A. Wood, 51, currently Vice President for Advancement at Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, as the College’s 15th President, effective Aug. 1,...

I feel great about living in Elkins and West Virginia—most of the time. Sometimes, though, it can feel like there is a conspiracy to get us to doubt ourselves—to make us feel like we must be crazy for...

We thank you today, no matter what your service was, whether in time of peace or war, we appreciate you, and pray for the healing of your mind and heart that your today, and your future will be one of great peace and joy!

Fiddles replicating shrieking steam whistles and grinding steel wheels. Banjos supplying the rhythm of a train underway. Guitars emulating the driving force of iron horses thundering through ravines. Together...

As a member of the West Virginia community I was totally unaware of the impact that non-profits have. I joined AmeriCorps, a federally funded volunteer program to help communities in my state who are...

IBEX Global has been a proud member of the Elkins business community since 2010. Over the years, the company has consistently hired over 150 employees to fill a variety of positions. Among the first one hired...