Community Invited to Plan Haunted House for West Jefferson Fall Festival
Credit Metro Creative Collective By: Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerWEST JEFFERSON — Planning is already underway for this year’s Haunted House at the West Jefferson Fall Festival, and organizers are inviting community members to get involved.A brainstorming…

Local Historian Brings South Charleston’s Past to Life with Colorized Photos
By Ciera BierbaughMadison Messenger Members of the South Charleston Monday Night Club stepped back in time during their March 2 meeting as local historian Josh Murray presented a collection of colorized historic photographs from the…
Stroup, Bentley Headline Madison County All-County Basketball Teams
By Ciera BierbaughMadison MessengerMADISON COUNTY — Some of the area’s top high school basketball players were recently recognized with selection to the 2025-26 Madison County All-County teams, highlighting standout performances from across the county’s programs.This…
The origins of Groundhog Day
Metro CreativeGroundhog Day is a lighthearted tradition that millions of people enjoy each February, and the custom may have much older roots than celebrants realize. The American Folklife Center & Veterans History Project notes that…
