CHARLESTON – The U.S. Senate was back on Capitol Hill this week following a 16-day recess, mourning the death of a colleague, fighting over defense spending, working on water infrastructure and college athletic oversight bills, and preparing for a primetime address by President Donald Trump.
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., provided an update to reporters Thursday morning on a conference call from the U.S. Capitol Building.
According to media reports, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.,
I am writing to recognize the outstanding Little League All-Star program that has made this season truly special for our community’s young athletes.
The coaching staff deserves immense praise (Anthony Severino, Justin Arbogast, and Dalton Schneider) for their excellence. Their patient guidance, skill development, and positive approach have helped the boys grow not only as players but as confident, team oriented young men. The progress I’ve seen in my son has been remarkable.
Equally impressive
What is patriotism?
At a time when Americans are being asked how proud they feel of their country, it is worth remembering that pride and patriotism are not the same thing.
A recent NBC poll asked Americans how they feel about the state of the nation as we celebrate the 250th anniversary. Questions ranged from one’s confidence in the economy to whether we still had shared values.
But pundits are zeroing in on a different issue. A guest editorial in The Inter-Mountain by Rich Lowry even suggested
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Elkins Little League 11-12 year-old All-Star team members wave to fans, friends and family out of a vehicle on Davis Avenue Friday morning during a send-off parade for the team on its way to the state tournament. Elkins opens state tourney play today in Barboursville against Bridgeport at 4 p.m. Several fans of the team showed their support by standing along Davis Avenue with signs.
The Inter-Mountain photos by Edgar KelleyElkins Little League 11-12
BUCKHANNON — West Virginia Wesleyan College recently recognized employees’ years-of-service milestones, as well as two employees who have served the College for 50 years, leaving a lasting impact.
Dr. Kathy Gregg, who already received her retirement gift when she retired from full-time employment, will have a plaque dedicated in her honor by the Native WV Plant Garden located between Reemsnyder Research Center and Christopher Hall of Science. Gregg became Professor of Biology, Emerita in 2012,
ELKINS – Randolph County’s National Forest and state land and Pocahontas County’s National Forest land have been named as permit areas for this year’s antlerless deer lottery.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced this week that applications are open for both the 2026 antlerless deer and state park controlled lottery hunts.
This year’s lottery includes 13 limited permit areas for antlerless deer, also including Boone County, Camp Creek State Forest, Daniels Ridge WMA, the
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia baseball lost another player to the MLB after being drafted and another who hadn’t even seen the field. Right-handed incoming freshman Kyle Casteel officially signed with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night. He inked a $1.25 million signing bonus after being drafted in the 11th round as the 315th pick.
“This guy is beyond special,” head coach Steve Sabins tweeted when he was drafted. “Talent and makeup (is) off the charts.”
Casteel was the No. 162 MLB prospect out
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BIG & BOLD Vacation Bible School: The Elkins First Baptist Church will be hosting a vacation bible school today from 6-8 p.m. The circus-themed adventure will help kids discover what it means to live their faith. There will be carnival games, creative crafts, fun
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The Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church After School Program students participated in the Emma Scott Garden Club Youth Poetry Contest and received many honors, including at the statewide level. From left, Lola Douglas, first-grade student at Third Ward Elementary School, won at both the West Virginia Garden Club Inc. and the South Atlantic Regional conventions. Preston Kniffen, a third-grader at Third Ward, won his grade level at the West Virginia Garden Club, Inc. state
CHARLESTON – A federal judge told the U.S. Department of Justice that it had no right to West Virginia’s unredacted voter registration files.
In a memorandum opinion and order released Monday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Thomas E. Johnston denied a motion made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in February lawsuit against Secretary of State Kris Warner seeking to compel the production of unredacted statewide voter registration lists.
Johnston, appointed by former Republican president George W.
