Harman News

The state Board of Education unanimously voted Monday to takeover Grant County's school system after an audit showed students were being deprived of a constitutionally mandated thorough and efficient education.

State Board of Education members unanimously agreed Monday to take over Grant County Schools, where they believe a "fractured" school board has hindered students' ability to learn.

The board of directors for the Tucker Community Foundation conducted its fall meeting Oct.

There are problems in the Grant County school system and the state Board of Education could vote next week to intervene in its operation.

The annual Mansion by Candlelight Tours in October will offer visitors to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park a rare chance to see the Blennerhassett Mansion and environs after dark, lit by candles and lanterns.

The Mountain State Forest Festival is kicking into high gear today after Wednesday's mid-week activities under sunless, rainy skies are in the book.

West Virginia would get millions of dollars to fund national parks and educational programs under the version of a 2010 budget bill approved by the U.S. Senate, Sen.

The Harman Pioneer Memorial Public Library has plans to once again participate in the Tour of Davis - Run For It event and is searching for community members to join its team.

The following information was provided by the Nye County District Attorney's Office.

The Old Mill is a historic landmark in Harman. It was owned by Dr. Samuel Bucher along with a medical clinic, a cabin and two vacant lots.

There is no need for the state Supreme Court to hear a headline-causing case a third time, attorneys for Harman Mining Co.

A chance to buy a piece of West Virginia history will be available on Saturday, when what is believed to be the state's longest-running grist mill goes on the auction block in this Randolph County community.

Just outside Harman stands a white two-story building that's part of local history and made its way onto the National Register of Historic Places.

Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player. WDTV News Katelyn Sykes Story Created: Jul 20, 2009 at 5:48 PM EDT Story Updated: Jul 20, 2009 at 6:30 PM EDT It might have taken more than 100 years, but the Elkins Fire Department finally has its first woman volunteer firefighter.

An accident Sunday afternoon injured one person in Randolph County. The single-car accident happened around 2:30 on Route 33, between Harman and Elkins.

By TAMMIE TOLER Princeton Times PRINCETON - Who knew a text message could reroute Princeton motorists around a fire on Mercer Street, or that an e-mail could caution citizens to stay away from a water leak on Thorn Street? The folks behind Nixle figured it out, and Princeton officials are taking advantage of the opportunity.

When: June 20, with registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Where: Meet at the Courthouse Square then travel through Parsons, Davis, Canaan Valley, Harman, Elkins, Belington and back to Philippi Philippi Main Street invites area motorcycle enthusiasts to participate in its seventh annual Poker Run June 20.

Elkins City Council on Tuesday received a list of more than 100 streets within the municipality's limits that present a problem with the county's E-911 mapping and addressing project currently under way.