One could be forgiven for confusion. Smaller banks are often swallowed by bigger banks. In this case, however, Grant County Bank will continue into the future both financially strong, and independent. It will simply move forward with the name Highlands Bank. “We’ve been here since 1902,” related Scotty Miley, Chief Executive Officer. “In 1903, the […]

PETERSBURG, W.Va.- The Grant County Bank today announced the official

The Grant County Bank has officially announced its intention to transition its name and brand to Highlands Bank to better reflect the extended service area across multiple communities in the region. “This is a thrilling time for all of us as we prepare the transition to the Highlands Bank brand,” shared George Ford, president and […]

By Stephen Smoot In the wake of multiple investigations by the West Virginia State Police and Hardy County Sheriff’s Department over fraudulent foreign schemes to use false drivers’ licenses to sell land, one of which occurred in Pendleton County, comes an incident from Grant County in which a resident’s classic car was stolen. J. T. […]

PETERSBURG, WV. June 16, 2026 -The historic Hermitage Inn, a landmark cornerstone of downtown Petersburg since 1841, has officially been acquired by local entrepreneurs Samuel and Kelly Williams. The Williams family brings extensive hospitality expertise to the property as the…