CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hinton News) – HospiceCare has been named a 2024 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of revenue cycle management services, CAHPS and bereavement surveys and advanced analytics for hospice organizations. This prestigious annual review recognizes agencies that continuously provide a positive patient experience and high-quality care as measured by the patient […] The post HospiceCare Named a 2024 Hospice Honors Recipient appeared first on The Hinton News.

ATHENS W.Va. (Hinton News) – The following students are on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List at Concord University. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a minimum of 12 Concord credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the end of the semester. WEST VIRGINIA ALDERSON: Briona Dickens, Destiny Dickens, Caroline Telano. AMHERSTDALE: Kaden Dickerson. ASHFORD: Alex Kirk, Opal Toney. ATHENS: Joshua Bish, Caeiley Cook, Emily Curry, Bryleigh Davis, Karsynn Davis, Derrick Glenwill Deon Ferguson, Allison Fitzwater, Connor Gray, Katelyn Marrs, Sierra Meadows, Bryanna Mills, Erin O’Sullivan, Keyshawn Phillips, Luke Rutherford, Nikota Shrader, Akira Smith, Linsey...

SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - One of my favorite items in my vast collection is little antique local advertising pieces like you see here. They are usually something that was commonly used, so when you used them, you would think of the business it was advertising. The first item in this week's piece is a little flour sifter from the early 1930s from the Miller Mercantile Company. It was operated in a partnership by Hugh C. Miller, E. C. Miller and Mrs. Melvina Miller in Talcott, West Virginia. I have been unable to find out much about it other than it was a business that was in operation...

SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - West Virginia is known for its philanthropic spirit. As a testament to this reputation, Summers County illustrated such benevolence at its Annual Scholarship Reception, held on May 13 at the Hinton Freight Depot. Hinton Area Foundation awarded 111 scholarships to 58 students totaling $127,350. Parents, donors and HAF Board members attended the celebration to honor recipients. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients. Campaign 2000 – $1000 each: Ashton Basham, Ellie Rhodes, Emily Cox, Sydney Farrish. Ann Gore Scholarship Fund - $500 Alyvia Harvey. CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship – $3000 each: Baylee Bentley, Abbie Keaton. Bill Van Sant...

OAK HILL W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mountain Music Festival returns to ACE Adventure Resort for the tenth year May 30 to June 1. Appalachia’s destination music festival combines outdoor adventures and live music with mind-blowing visual artists, fun workshops, and glorious camping in the New River Gorge.  The weekend will kick off Thursday night at ACE’s The Lost Paddle Bar and Grill with shows from 3 of the festival’s 18 bands: Minka, Yam Yam, and Same as it Ever Was. Popular bands like Beats Antique, Monophonics, Big Something, and Moon Hooch will be performing on the Lake Stage and Main Stage...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Friends of the Library would like to officially announce the winners of the raffle for Mother’s Day baskets. The money raised from the raffles will buy equipment for displays (like for the art show) in the library. Basket #1 – Quilt & Pillow – Margie Woodrum; Basket #2 – Spa Basket – Judy Orphey; Basket #3 - Gardening Basket with Plan – Ron Lilly; Basket #4 – Phyllis Whitley Book Basket – Phyllis Parker; Basket #5 – Chocolate and Roses – Regina Gwinn; Basket #6 – Movie & Popcorn Basket – Maura Lindbergh; Basket #7 – Ice Cream Cooler full of Treats – Sherry Gwinn; Basket #8 – Reading Center Basket – Phillip Groves; Basket #9 – Girl Scout Cookie Basket – Judy Hangar; Basket #10 – Flower Basket and Tote – Cathy Keppler. The post The Friends of the Summers County Public Library announce winners of Mother’s Day baskets appeared first on The Hinton News.

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Mathematics teachers from Summers County Comprehensive High School have collaborated over the past year to improve mathematics teaching and learning as part of the statewide “Mountaineer Mathematics Master Teachers” (M3T) network. As part of the network, the teachers from Summers County work as a M3T “local improvement team,” focused on a shared problem faced across their mathematics classrooms, testing a shared solution, and working with other educators across the state to think about the impact and next steps. “It has been wonderful to bring in people from the county to be part of this work with...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County ARH (Appalachian Regional Healthcare) is proud to announce its sponsorship of a groundbreaking event to aid in fostering understanding and support for the LGBTQ+ community. The "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Workshop" is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 5, offering morning and evening sessions at the McCreery Hotel in Hinton. The workshop, facilitated by Selina Vickers, the Adolescent Health Initiative Coordinator at Southern Educational Services Cooperative, promises to be an enlightening experience for participants. It will cover terminology, biology, policy, and law related to LGBTQ+ individuals. Moreover, attendees will learn practical strategies for creating safe and inclusive spaces for...

As I walk the boundaries of my property,  echoes from the past are all around me. This place I call home has been seeing my family's footsteps since 1927. If I listen closely enough, I can almost hear the echoes of voices long gone. I hear my great-grandparents planting a garden and my Dad running over his cousin with a pedal car. Another cousin hiding in the briar patch to escape being found after doing something he wasn't supposed to. All the apple butter making and hog killing, in my mind's eye, still exists.   Not to mention my Grandpa Dee courting my grandma.  Fast forward, and there's my Dad as a little...

ALDERSON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Natasha Zoe of Jarhead Farms in Monroe County is on to something special – she is managing a profitable farm and delivering fresh fruits to people who live in food deserts. Her business pitch is being heard and winning awards. In the past two months, Zoe has excelled in two pitch competitions and earned a “Try This WV” mini-grant award to secure much-needed equipment to get her fresh farm fruits to customers more quickly and efficiently. JarHead Farms placed first in the Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea competition by expert judges and was also the audience’s...

SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County residents took to the polls on May 14 for the Primary Election. The results are in and here are the results for some of the most-watched races: In the race for Circuit Judge seat for Circuit 30 Division 1, Amy Mann emerged victorious with 34.9% of the vote. Charles Saunders secured victory in the Republican Primary for the Summers County Commission seat, garnering 53.9% of the vote. Jack Hellems clinched victory in the race for Summers Magistrate District 2, receiving 58.9% of the vote Lee Ann Goins secured a seat on the Hinton City Council, earning the trust and support of voters. The purposed Summers County School Levy failed by 59%. These results reflect the choices made by the voters of Summers County in the recent elections. The post Results In: Mann, Saunders, Hellems, and Goins Triumph in Summers County Races appeared first on The Hinton News.

PIPESTEM W.Va. (Hinton News) — Gov. Jim Justice visited Pipestem Resort State Park to see the progress on the new aerial tram project. The aerial tram has been a fixture in southern West Virginia since 1970, and more than a hundred people joined Gov. Justice in touring the project site this afternoon. The tram replacement project is part of $200+ million in state park improvements made under Gov. Justice's leadership. “When I heard the old tram was in disrepair, I didn’t think twice about replacing it. This tramway has been an iconic spot in West Virginia for many, many years. It’s a place where hundreds...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Another notable doctor of the old Hinton Hospital is Doctor Prudenecio Beduya Camara, “Pru,” as most people in the Hinton area called him. He was from Manila, Philippines, and became one of the staff of the Hinton Hospital on June 28, 1963. Doctor Camara was a member of the Abdominal Surgeons Society. He had been the Chief of Surgery at Summers County Hospital. He was the first Chief of Staff at the Summers County Hospital when the old Hinton Hospital reopened in its new location as the Summers County Hospital, which is now Summers County ARH Hospital. The photo you see is of Pru shaking hands with...

Among the required classes in nursing programs are those that include instruction about the history of nursing. Florence Nightingale in the mid-1850s is a reference point for many in association with nursing as a profession. Yet a rich, and largely unknown, history exists in family, neighbors and friends caring for loved ones in their residences, people who tended to the ill and injured on battlefields, those who provided attentively for individuals sickened by plagues and epidemics, etc. (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/nhhc/american-nursing-an-introduction-to-the-past/). Today, palliative care nurses are highly trained and are making significant contributions to the healthcare chronically ill people receive along with serving...

HINTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dandelion enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike are invited to the Summers Co. Public Library on June 8, to embark on a flavorful journey in creating and canning dandelion jelly. With spring in full bloom, what better way to celebrate than by transforming these sunny blossoms into a delectable spread? Hosted by the library, the event promises an educational and enjoyable experience for participants aged 16 and up. Karen Richmond has generously offered her expertise in canning alongside the provided recipe, ensuring that attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to recreate this delicacy at home. Admission to...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Organizers are excited to announce the opening of Summers County Performing Arts Music & Dance Studios in the historic district of downtown Hinton. The studios are located at 211 Temple Street and are fully equipped professional music and dance studios. The owner/artistic director/instructor/choreographer is Lisa Ann Colombo. Colombo and building owners Sonya Murrell and Joleen Linville are working together to create an outstanding facility for music and dance arts education.  Colombo has an extensive background in performing arts education. Her bio is as follows: Lisa Ann Colombo Artistic Director/Instructor/Choreographer/Composer/Music Producer Colombo has been teaching dance for over 47 years....

PIPESTEM, W.Va. (Hinton News) – West Virginia’s best destination for summer fun is Pipestem State Park’s Adventure Zone which offers excitement and adventure for the whole family. Beginning May 20, visitors can choose from 9 exciting activities to create a full-day adventure extravaganza with skeet shooting, laser tag, remote-controlled cars on paved and off-road race tracks, 3D archery, axe throwing, miniature golf, disc golf, electric motor-assisted bikes and pedal bike rentals. Adventurers can purchase access to each adventure a la carte, or they can purchase an all-day pass for a day of back-to-back excitement.   The Adventure Lake at Pipestem is a...

PIPESTEM, W.Va. (Hinton News) – Pipestem Adventures is thrilled to announce the 2024 season opening of its Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tours on May 20th. Located in the picturesque Pipestem State Park, Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tours promises to deliver an exhilarating and unforgettable outdoor experience for adventurers aged 10 and up. Opening day, and every day during the summer, is an opportunity for adventure, excitement and fun activities for the whole family. Guests will have the opportunity to soar through the treetops on our state-of-the-art zipline course, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding natural beauty. The zipline is open to adventurers aged...

HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Hinton Hope Foundation is set to host The Kevin Prater Band on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the Summers County Memorial Building. The band, from Eastern Kentucky, delivers their “coal-fired Kentucky bluegrass” in addition to classic country, "grassed up" vintage rock, bluegrass gospel, and original songs.  The founder, Kevin Prater, started singing professionally at the age of 7. His talents have taken him to 24 countries and across the United States. One of the band members is Summers County’s own, Dalton Smith. Smith graduated from Summers County High School and has been touring with the band since early 2024. Prior to that, Smith was a performer at the famous Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Smith is incredibly excited to return to Hinton to perform in front of his friends and family. Proceeds from the event will help HHF in awarding a college scholarship to a local high school senior. The price for each advance ticket (ages 6 and up) is $10 (plus processing fee). Tickets are available at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-prater-band-hinton-wv-may-17-2024-tickets-832756415857. Depending on availability, tickets will also be sold at the door. Concessions will be available to purchase at the event. For updates or questions, visit the Hinton Hope Foundation Facebook Page or call 681-238-3045. The post Hinton Hope Foundation to host The Kevin Prater Band appeared first on The Hinton News.

SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Three Rivers Youth Theater program celebrated the end of its spring semester by participating in a workshop taught by Sherry Harper-McCombs, a resident costume designer and professor of theatre at Dickinson College. You may have also seen some of her creations at Greenbrier Valley Theater.  Each young actor picked a small prop to construct using brown paper, newspaper, cardboard, and wire. This involved creative problem solving as they had to determine the correct size and shape, plus the appropriate use of materials. Big shout out to Sherry Harper-McCombs for sharing her expertise with our...