Times Record
The local newspaper is the Times Record, 210 E Main Street, 304-927-2360, (http://www.thetimesrecord.net/).
events
West Virginia Black Walnut Festival
116 court street, 304-927-5616, (http://www.wvblackwalnutf...). held during four days beginning on the second thursday in october since 1954. the festival was begun when a local farmer sold two million pounds of black walnuts, inspiring the region to cultivate them as a cash crop. grand parade, kid's parade, art and photography show, competitions, pageant, exhibits and flower show, live music, gospel sing, food booths, carnival.