After more than 24 years of service, Clay County Clerk Sheila Stone officially retired Friday, August 14th. Throughout her more than two decades of se
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Clay County Schools See Major Gains in 2025-26 Rankings
Posted 6 days ago
Clay County Schools saw significant improvements in statewide rankings for the 2025-2026 school year. Clay County Schools ranked 19th out of 55 school
Carole Pierson Named 2026 Clay County Golden Delicious Apple Belle
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival has announced its 2026 Golden Delicious Apple Belle. The festival committee met Thursday evening and voted t
Clay County’s Pizzas & Cream Celebrates New Chapter with Second Location in South Charleston
Posted 2 weeks ago
A beloved Clay County business has opened its second restaurant, bringing a taste of home to even more West Virginians. Pizzas & Cream, which first op
New Mural Adds Color To Clay County
Posted 2 weeks ago
A new mural has been completed in the town of Clay, bringing a colorful addition to the community. The mural, created by artist Kelsey Stephenson and
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Front Porch Appalachia: The Road to Union
Posted 3 weeks ago
A Journey Through the Highlands There are roads you travel to reach a destination. Then there are roads that become part of who you are. For me, this
A Turning Point For Clay County?
Posted 2 months ago
“How’s the economy?” One of my favorite questions. In terms of staying power, it has fed our news-hungry brains since the inception of headlines. News
After Taylor Tots: Clay County’s Childcare Crisis and the Effort to Rebuild Access
Posted 3 months ago
NOTE: Article was re-categorized as Opinion after publishing on May 31st, 2026. When Taylor Tots LLC announced it would permanently close its doors on