Introducing - Todd and Tiffany Thompson would like to announce the birth of their son, Tripp David. Tripp was born July 27, 2010, at 6:03 p.m. at CAMC Womens and Childrens Hospital in Charleston with Dr. Heywood as the attending physician. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. He is the grandson of David (Amanda) Mayo of Chapmanville, Clara Mayo of Whitman and Dave and Phyllis Thompson of Neibert. He is the great-grandson of Mason and Jewell Mayo of Holden, the late Woodrow and Sadie Marcum, the late Elster and Mable Bartley and the late Fred and Katherine Thompson. Tripp has two very special uncles: Matthew Thompson and David Mayo II. Photo by Leah Vance Photography.

8 years old today - Brayden Williamson, the son of Raymond and Teresa Williamson of Verdunville, is celebrating his eighth birthday today, November 14, 2010. He was treated to a bowling party Saturday at Plaza Lanes with a host of family and friends present. Brayden is a second grade student at Verdunville Elementary and a Cub Scout with Pack 58 of Verdunville. He is the grandson of Mildred McCloud of Verdunville, John McCloud of Stollings, and the late Ervin and Ethel Williamson. He is the great-grandson of the late Pete and Cledith Toth.

Meet Donald Kevin Wells II - Katelynne Joann Wells and her parents, Kevin and Teri Wells of Chapmanville, are pleased to introduce Donald Kevin Wells II. Lil' Kevin was born on his parent's 10th wedding anniversary, October 12, 2006, at CAMC Women's and Children's Division in Charleston. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. Lil' Kevin's favorite things are Hot Wheels, trains and playing army. Although Lil' Kevin has celebrated four birthdays with parties, and enjoyed them all, he loves a get-together of any kind. Katelynne and Lil' Kevin are the grandchildren of Rev. Donnie and Kathy Wells of Justice Addition and Mike and Lynn McDonough of Crawley. They are blessed with two great-grandmothers, Edith Wells of Kentucky and June Grimes of Michigan. Also along to spoil him is his Uncle Joey and Aunt Kora McDonough and Aunt Christy and Uncle Keith Chafins.