Do You Know a Change Maker? Marissa Russell May 19, 2017 Who are the rabble-rousing change-makers in your community? Maybe they’re organizing city council candidate forums and spreading the word about the importance of voting in local elections, or working to...
How to Make a Mask for Fasnacht Marly Hazen February 18, 2017 Colorful examples from the 2016 mask judging. Photo by Emily Coffman. Since I first learned of it while attending WVU years ago, I've wanted to go to Fasnacht, a fanciful celebration in Randolph County's...
A Man and the Forest Steve Novotney January 24, 2017 He, of course, owns a truck, and it’s got a camper top on the back. He owns a dog, too; he’s an outside canine; the pup’s name is ‘Banks,” and he roams and runs yet is sure to listen to his best...
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...
Bailey’s House: Young girl with disabilities gets the home of her dreams JoLynn Powers July 20, 2016 Bailey’s house is a home constructed for the specific needs of one disabled young woman and her family in Randolph County, West Virginia. Heather and Will Scott had a long list of needs when their daughter...
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...
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...
LIVE BLOG: Randolph County School Levy and Board of Education Election Results Andrew Carroll May 10, 2016 Check back throughout the evening as Elkinite updates you on the Randolph County Board of Education Election and School Levy Results. This blog will be updated all evening. UPDATE: 8:30 PM The County...
Soon As I Could Sutton Stokes April 19, 2016 1 Comment First things first: I wasn’t born in West Virginia. Upon learning this fact, more than one person who was born in West Virginia has recommended that I add “but I got here as soon as I could.” That...
What are you doing this New Year’s Eve in Randolph County? Andrew Carroll December 28, 2015 In 1949, The Orioles asked "What are you doing New Year's Eve?". Today, on the cusp of 2016, Elkinite would like to ask the same question and share some options for the evening. Here's what you can do on New...
Top Ten Community Resources to Be Thankful for in Randolph County Andrew Carroll November 26, 2015 I’m the first to admit that while I didn’t grow-up in Randolph County, it is now my home. While I have an endless amount of gratitude for the people who have welcomed me here, I’d like to take some time...
Randolph County 4-H at the County Fair Elkinite September 5, 2015 Carnival rides, fried treats, games and blue ribbons are all things that are typically associated with the County Fair. However, as Summer days get shorter and the smell of Fall lingers in the evening air,...
Backyard Farming Q&A: Bees in the Backyard Jess Arbogast July 21, 2015 1 Comment Q&A With Stephanie Bender Stephanie Bender and her husband, Tim, are a friendly couple living in Mill Creek, West Virginia. Spend a few minutes talking with them and you’ll learn they are backyard...