Clay County Free Press

10/13/2026

Community Notices

The Birch River PSD will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, at 9:00 am, at the PSD office in Birch River. Attention Clay Panthers: The 60th Class Reunion for Class of 1966 will be held at the Clay Middle School on September 18th, from 4p.m. to 8:30pm, with dinner served at 5:3...

10/12/2026

Great Things Are Happening at Clay Middle School

Clay Middle School is experiencing a positive shift in its culture. This encouraging momentum is evident in the progress and achievements demonstrated by students and staff throughout the past school year. Through a renewed emphasis on academic achievement, student engagement, career and technical e...

10/11/2026

Read Aloud WV Salutes Dolly Parton's Commitment to Literacy, Launches Campaign to Further Boost Reading Throughout West Virginia

Charleston, W.Va. (August 28, 2026) – Dawn Miller, Executive Director of Read Aloud West Virginia, announced the launch of a fundraising campaign to remember the late Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library she created to promote literacy. For the month of September, in memory of Dolly Parton, Re...

10/10/2026

West Virginia Herb Association to hold annual Fall Conference

The West Virginia Herb Association will hold its annual Fall Conference featuring renowned herbalist… 7Song from Ithaca, New York. He will be presenting our keynote talk on Herbal First Aid. Join us to learn about the herbs to fill your medicine cabinet. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 5 ...

10/09/2026

This Week in West Virginia History

Sept. 2, 1722: Frontiersman William Crawford was born in present Jefferson County. He was a farmer, soldier, surveyor and the land agent of George Washington. Sept. 3, 1851: Mollie Gabe was born into slavery in Flatwoods, Braxton County. After emancipation, she became a widely respected midwife, was...

10/08/2026

Big Otter Elementary Update

By: Megan Boggs During the summer, students at Big Otter Elementary participated in a school-wide summer reading program. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! Fifty-three Big Otter Braves were recognized at a school-wide assembly! Congratulations to ALL the students who participated! The...

10/07/2026

Panthers dominate the Patriots

Friday was opening night for the Panther football team on the road against Midland Trail. Last season the Panthers took a beating by the Patriots, but this year the Panthers were primed and ready with some sweet revenge. It was a perfect night for football. The Panthers relied heavily on the run in....

10/06/2026

Clay County Commission Meeting August 24, 2026

Commission Swears In Stacy King as New County Clerk Commissioner Joyce Johnson swore in Stacy King last week as Clay County’s next County Clerk, even as Shelia Stone was leaving for retirement. Stacy has been Shelia’s assistant for a long time and is familiar with the work. She will hold that po...

10/05/2026

Cross Country season opens at Riverside High School

10/04/2026

Lady Mustangs thump the Lady Greyhounds

By Allen Hamrick The 2026 Lady Mustangs had their home opener against Valley this past Thursday. Some of the Lady Mustang big guns returned packing pretty good powder with some added heat, and some have the leaping ability of a deer that, at the height of their jump, can hit a volleyball hard enough...