Carole Pierson Named 2026 Clay County Golden Delicious Apple Belle
The Clay County Golden Delicious Festival has announced its 2026 Golden Delicious Apple Belle. The festival committee met Thursday evening and voted to name Carole...
Clay County’s Pizzas & Cream Celebrates New Chapter with Second Location in South Charleston
A beloved Clay County business has opened its second restaurant, bringing a taste of home to even more West Virginians. Pizzas & Cream, which first opened its...
New Mural Adds Color To Clay County
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 Jessie Stephenson...
Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by MTA Bus Near Hartland Bridge
A pedestrian was injured after being struck by an MTA bus on Route 16 near Hartland in the (corrected 7/25/26 22:09) morning hours of Monday, July 21. First responders,...
Clay County 4-H Camp Draws More Than 80 Youth for Week of Fun and Learning
More than 80 young people from across Clay County took part in this year’s Clay County 4-H Camp, held June 14-18, 2026. A total of 84 campers and 30 counselors...
New Commission Formed to Preserve Clay County’s Historic Courthouse
The Clay County Commission has announced the creation of the Clay County Landmarks Commission. This newly established five-member board will oversee efforts to restore,...
Tanner-Lester Announces Withdrawal from WV House of Delegates Campaign
Samantha Tanner-Lester announced on June 10th, 2026, that she will no longer continue her campaign for the West Virginia House of Delegates. In Tanner-Lester’s...
Bigfoot Race Draws Runners to Elk River Trail; New Visitors Center Opens at Dundon
The Elk River Trail welcomed runners from across West Virginia and neighboring states on May 31 as the 2026 Elk River Bigfoot Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K returned...
A Town at a Crossroads: New Businesses and Fresh Flowers Rise Alongside Burned Buildings and Lingering Struggles in Clay
On a warm spring day this week, seniors and staff from Clay Senior and Community Services Inc. could be seen planting flowers in decorative boxes throughout downtown...
Safety Concerns Raised Over I-79 Big Otter Construction Zone After Multiple Crashes
Serious safety concerns have been raised following multiple traffic crashes in the construction zone on Interstate 79 near the Big Otter exit in Clay County over...
