NEWS
A Town at a Crossroads: New Businesses and Fresh Flowers Rise Alongside Burned Buildings and Lingering Struggles in Clay
Posted 4 days ago
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 thro
West Virginia State Parks to Celebrate New Elk River Trail Headquarters and Trail Expansion
Posted 5 days ago
West Virginia State Parks officials have announced plans for a public open house celebrating the opening of a new Elk River Trail headquarters buildin
Safety Concerns Raised Over I-79 Big Otter Construction Zone After Multiple Crashes
Posted 5 days ago
Serious safety concerns have been raised following multiple traffic crashes in the construction zone on Interstate 79 near the Big Otter exit in Clay
More Than Music: The Lasting Legacy of Doug Wayne
Posted 1 week ago
After more than four decades of shaping musicians, inspiring students, and building a tradition of excellence in Clay County schools, longtime band di
Clay County Primary Election Unofficial Results Released
Posted 1 week ago
Clay County voters headed to the polls Tuesday for West Virginia’s Primary Election, though turnout remained low with just 21.03% of registered voters
386 Students Recognized at the 38th Annual James G. Dawson Hall of Fame Ceremony
Posted 2 weeks ago
Juliann Gallaher (Clay High)Eli Hill (Clay High)Amara Ramsey (Clay Middle)Benzley Champ (Big Otter Elementary)Lanie Goe (Big Otter Elementary)Finley N
Clay County Sees New Growth with Court Opening, First Pickleball Court, and Wave of Small Businesses
Posted 3 weeks ago
Clay County officially opened its newly renovated courts on Wednesday, April 29, adding the county’s first pickleball court alongside an upgraded bask
Clay County Mourns Loss of Bald Eagle “Clay” After Months of Rehabilitation
Posted 3 weeks ago
Clay County is mourning the loss of “Clay,” the bald eagle whose recovery journey captured the attention and support of residents across the community
Clay County Students Excel in State and National Academic Competitions
Posted 1 month ago
Students from Clay County High School once again demonstrate that success can be found outside the classroom, with outstanding performances in numerou
Clay County Rallies Around Injured Bald Eagle
Posted 1 month ago
In a town where residents are no strangers to lending a hand, Clay County united once more in a time of need. When an injured bald eagle was found in
Clay Town Council Reviews Community Support, Approves Independence Day Plans at April Meeting
Posted 1 month ago
The Clay Town Council addressed a range of community matters during its April meeting, including housing policy, local library support, and preparatio
Funding Strains Surface as Library, Sheriff Seek Support from Clay County Commission
Posted 1 month ago
The Clay County Commission held a regular session on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Clay County Courthouse. Commission President Johnson and Commissio
New Ambulance Placed In Service in Clay County
Posted 1 month ago
Serving the community since 1975, Clay County Ambulance Service has long been the primary provider of emergency medical care for residents across the
A Fresh Start for a Familiar Name in Clay County News
Posted 1 month ago
A new chapter in local journalism is beginning with the launch of The Clay Communicator. The Communicator name reflects a long familiar legacy, but at













