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West Virginia Bureau for Family Assistance The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has received federal approval for a temporary waiver allowing SNAP households in Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties to purchase hot foods using their SNAP benefits at authorized retailers, providing additional flexibility for households affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred Read More…
Calhoun’s opening game on Friday, August 28, 2026, played on the Calhoun Middle High School field at Mt. Zion was a victory of 42-18 over neighboring Gilmer County. Congratulations to the home team! Class A Game Scores from Friday, August 28th
West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reminding Medicaid members to take steps now to prepare for new federal eligibility requirements that will take effect in 2027. Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, certain adults ages 19 through 64 enrolled in the Medicaid Adult Expansion Group will be required Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today congratulated Nscale following reports that Anthropic has agreed to spend approximately $45 billion over six years for artificial intelligence computing capacity at Nscale’s flagship West Virginia data center campus, a major development that demonstrates the impact of the state’s strategy to compete for investment and jobs in the rapidly Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV — Glenville State University and the Glenville community will come together Thursday, September 3rd to celebrate the dedication of the new Ike and Sue Morris Stadium, marking a new chapter for Pioneer athletics and the university community. A field dedication ceremony will begin at 5:45 p.m. at the new stadium, followed by kickoff Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement regarding the landmark $16.7 billion settlement between Meta and a nationwide coalition of state attorneys general over allegations that the tech giant knowingly deployed addictive, harmful features targeting youth on platforms like Instagram and Facebook: “When we first launched this bipartisan investigation and joined 32 Read More…
State winner for excellence in print marketing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has been awarded a prestigious U.S. Travel ESTO Award for Excellence in Print Marketing for the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide. The U.S. Travel ESTO Awards honor the nation’s highest achievements in destination marketing for creative excellence, innovation, and impactful Read More…
SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Friday, August 28, 2026 @ 9:30 am AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Financial a. Consider Transfer of Funds from General CD to General Checking Account b. Consider Invoices for Payment III. Personnel a. Consider Funding 911 Employees’ Portion of Retirement Deduction IV. Adjourn
The Calhoun County Commission met Monday evening, August 24th, 2026 at 5 p.m. with all three Commissioners present, President Eric Lupardus, Commissioner Craig Arthur and Commissioner Lee Rush. Under Unfinished business the Commission opened the sole bid for the construction of a 40x80x12 building at the Calhoun County Park. The bid from T&B Contracting came Read More…