News

Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States

PECO Foods still on schedule

The January meeting of the West Point Board of Selectmen began on a high note with an update from Jordan Townsend of PECO Foods.

Eligibility for FASTnet is available on website

Jon Turner, manager of marketing and public relations with 4-County Electric Power Association and Brian Clark, CEO, announced a pilot program Nov. 5, 2020, to the Clay County Board of Supervisors, to bring broadband to those who are unserved and underserved with internet access.

West Point MLK March and Celebration cancelled

Davidson Chapel C.M.E. Church began sponsoring the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration in 1989. Since then the celebration outgrew being held at the church and was moved to Central School Center Stage.

MLK Black Tie Banquet cancelled

The National West Point Alumni, Inc., holds it largest fundraiser of the year in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The NWPA awards scholarships to help West Point High School graduating seniors with college tuition.

Covid numbers continue to climb

Clay County Emergency Management Agency Director, Torrey Williams, came before the Clay County Board of Supervisors to talk about the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Clay County.

Ford to speak during DSTS Founders Day

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded Jan. 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women on the campus of Howard University, Washington, D.C. The twenty-two founders envisioned an organization dedicated to serious endeavors and community service.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., to celebrate Founders Day

The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., have no intentions of allowing COVID-19 to prevent them from celebrating its founders and 109 years of excellence.

Gibbs offers help with county projects

Representative District 36, Karl Gibbs, came before Clay County Board of Supervisors to ask for a list of projects.

PHFP doing well, in spite of pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing during 2020. With job losses and children spending a lot of time at home, people would need more help than ever before. The Project Homestead Food Pantry has a mission to provide food to hungry people who need a helping hand.