Ryan Cledith Elkins is a Democrat running for the House of Delegates in District 30. He is from Hamlin in Lincoln County and is a first-time candidate for elected office. Elkins founded the Lincoln County Community Outreach Program, a nonprofit organization focused on helping people in his community. He has also worked with Marshall University’s Collegiate Recovery Community, where he has supported students dealing with substance use and recovery. Elkins earned a degree in substance abuse counseling and later completed a bachelors degree in social work. During his campaign, Elkins has focused on issues including addiction and recovery services, mental health, education, health care, roads and infrastructure, clean water and support for working families. Elkins won the Democratic nomination for District 30 and will face Republican incumbent Jeff Eldridge in the November general election.
Demolition Slated For Thurmond Area Of New River Gorge Despite Protests
Construction and building removal work is scheduled to begin in late November in the Prince, Thurmond and Brookside areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, despite resistance.
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