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, Hunter Harman, and Tammy Dolly On Wednesday night I had intended...
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 visit the food stands of the city park. The park’s food alley was full of friendly people and...
Kump Education Center Summer Splash Fest Elkinite 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. Between shows Giant Bubble, Minds in Motion, Slip & Slide, and Wetland...
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 Elkins High School for the Mayor's Johnny Keller Intra-City Track Meet. Midland...
Breaking: Thompson requests Fifth Ward recount with minutes to spare Sutton Stokes March 15, 2017 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...
Elkins council “declares” 2017 election results Sutton Stokes March 14, 2017 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...
Elkins Election: What the heck is a “canvass”? Sutton Stokes March 14, 2017 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...
Why are some ballots “provisional”? Sutton Stokes March 14, 2017 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...
Parker Doubles Lead from Two to Four Votes in Fifth Ward Canvass Sutton Stokes March 13, 2017 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...
Meet the Elkins City Council Candidates Elkinite March 5, 2017 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...
An Evening of Entertainment is in Store for D&E Night on the Town D&E Press Release August 31, 2016 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...
“Living Landmarks” Initiative to Save Citizens’ Stories Jessica Linback August 29, 2016 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...
Interview + Review: The Placid Green Andrew Carroll July 11, 2016 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....
Five Questions: The Holistic Housewife Elkinite June 10, 2016 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...
Davis & Elkins Names Chris Wood as 15th President D&E Press Release June 1, 2016 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,...
Soon As I Could: Call Me Crazy Sutton Stokes May 31, 2016 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...
Honoring Heroes: Mayor Broughton’s Memorial Day Speech Van Broughton May 30, 2016 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!
D&E Brings Sounds of Railroading to Life Linda Skidmore May 26, 2016 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...
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 AmeriCorps, a federally funded volunteer program to help communities in my state who are...
Not Just a Job, A Career: My Story with IBEX Global Jeff Canfield February 29, 2016 1 Comment 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...