April 23, 1857: Andrew S. Rowan was born in Gap Mills, Monroe County. Rowan, a military officer, was chosen as...

This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a memorandum to all state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

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Dr. James L. Snyder I have noticed recently that sleeping has become a very important part of my life. This...

Wrestling fans and families alike are in for a night of excitement as Route 33 Wrestling returns to the Spencer...

Collin Elliott gets the grounder and the out. By Allen Hamrick The CCMS Mustangs had one of those weeks where...

Layla Parker brings the heat. By Allen Hamrick The Lady Panthers had a rough time on the road this week...

BRAXTON COUNTY   Gary Augustus BeamerBooked 4/14/25Obtain property by false pretense Grace Faye FlyntBooked 4/15/25Capias James Matthew HarperBooked 4/15/25Domestic assault,...

Ayden Brown fires on all cylinders. Photo J Varrella By Allen Hamrick With the season winding down, the Panther baseball...

Slim Randles By Slim Randles Did you know …which is the oldest settlement in the United States?  Forget Jamestown. Forget...