How the Mountain State Plowed Snow in the 1930s Rob Whetsell March 15, 2017 Although Winter Storm Stella didn’t pack quite the punch in this area that meteorologists predicted, local and state crews have been working around the clock keeping our roads clear. I thought I'd offer...
South Elkins Was Its Own Town At Turn of Century David Armstrong December 14, 2016 7 Comments By David Armstrong At the beginning of the present century what is now the town of Elkins was two separate towns, each complete with a charter, mayor, council and police force. South Elkins had been...
The Helvetia Community Fair: 99 Years of Tradition Emily Coffman September 11, 2016 The Helvetia Community Fair is a nearly century old tradition that is held yearly during the second full weekend of September as a celebration of agriculture and heritage. According to the fair’s website it...
“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...
History Comes to Life: Beverly Heritage Days in Action Emily Coffman July 23, 2016 Today I spent a fascinating afternoon at the Beverly Heritage Days celebration to experience the “Centuries of History” as presented by the Beverly Heritage Center. I spent several hours this afternoon...
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!
Cemetery Restoration: A Responsible Act Andrew Carroll 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 markers. Rebekah Karelis, a historian with the Wheeling National Heritage...
Davis & Elkins Students Doing Their Part to Repair The Icehouse Linda Skidmore April 4, 2016 Inspired by the spirit of giving and fueled by determination, Davis & Elkins College students took shovels in hand this week to assist with improvements to The Icehouse. The popular campus venue hasn’t...
West Virginia Women in History: Mother Jones A. King March 22, 2016 Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was a prominent activist and community organizer who helped shape the United States labor movement during the turn of the 20th century. Her influence reached deep into West...
Celebrating Homestead School’s 75th Anniversary Roxy Todd July 1, 2015 West Virginia Public Broadcasting This weekend, the Tygart Valley Homestead School celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first graduating class. Click to listen to the full story. The Great...
