Libraries request funding from County Commission

One of the first delegations to speak to the Commission at their regular meeting on Friday, June 4, was representatives of the Burnsville, Gassaway and Sutton Libraries. Beth Atkins served as spokesperson for the group. She explained how organizations such as theirs received funding from the State. She said monies must be matched locally to draw down the State funding. She stated that last year, money was left on the table as local match was not available due to the COVID shutdown. Atkins requested that each library be allocated $7,000 to allow for maximation of state funding. Lisa Godwin, Commission President, told the group that the Commission had put the requested amount in their budget that would go into effect in July.

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Board honors retirees


The Braxton County Board of Education conducted its most recent meeting on June 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Board President DeAnna Whipkey. Prior the start of the meeting, the board hosted a reception with the help of the Braxton County Association of Retired School Employees to honor the 2020-2021 retirees. Several were in attendance and recognized for over 300 years of combined servi

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Scholarship recipients omitted

In last week’s article titled “$96,000 in local scholarship awarded to BCHS seniors” a production error omitted several of the scholarships and recipients. We sincerely apologize for the omissions. Below is the portion of the article that did not make it print.

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