Elkins News

The recent passing of Mary Gamble Kump has left the future of the historic Kump House to an unknown fate.

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"They need to be told immediately that they will follow state law. It's time they get their act together, or we'll do it for them." Lowell Johnson State Board of Education Member WEST UNION - ' West Virginia ...

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“The windmills pose a dangerous threat to the ecology of the area and they will hurt tourism.”

Elkins City Council chambers was packed Wednesday afternoon for a West Virginia Public Service Commission public hearing as people spoke for and against the AES proposed windfarm project on Laurel Mountain. via The Inter-Mountain

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For many years, the average tombstone listed the deceased's name and birth and death dates. via WBOY-TV

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“Without these programs, the buildings deteriorate. We would lose these buildings, which are often historic treasures.”

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History has announced nearly $750,000 in capital grants to arts groups this year, more than double the amount it gave out last year. via Charleston Gazette

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“We feel that cancer doesn't rest, so why should we?”

Pancake Breakfast When: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday Where: Applebee's in Elkins. via The Inter-Mountain

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“We're really excited about the new office”

Randolph County will soon have a new care facility for individuals in need of limited respite, transition and acute care. via The Inter-Mountain

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Seven hikers reported missing in the Dolly Sods Wilderness area in Tucker County were found safely by the West Virginia Aviation Division. via Charleston Daily Mail

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Auditions for the royal trumpeteers of the 72nd Mountain State Forest Festival will be conducted May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Elkins First United Methodist Church. via The Inter-Mountain

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Six arts organizations in West Virginia are getting federal grants totaling $748,500 from the National Endowment for the Arts. via Charleston Daily Mail

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