Governor Morrisey Announces America 250 Celebration at the State Capitol
Four-day event to feature world’s tallest portable ferris wheel CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey today officially launched West Virginia’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary at the Culture Center in Charleston, announcing a four-day, family-friendly event on the Capitol Complex grounds from July 2-5. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, West Virginia is proud to host a Read More…
Terry Eugene Robinson Obituary
Terry Eugene Robinson, 74, of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away at his home Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born at Nobe, WV, May 19, 1951, a son of the late Waitman and Eva Kight Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Randolph and Melvin Robinson and his Read More…
Counting the Cost of Accountability
Over the years I have gotten on the nerves of multiple people, in some high and low places. It was my honor and privilege to do so, but it was probably not my intent. I’m not that brazen. I’ve upset employers, politicians, friends and family. I’m no respecter of persons when it comes to being Read More…
CALHOUN MAGISTRATE COURT REPORT FOR APRIL
FELONY CASE DISPOSITIONS MISDEMEANOR CASE DISPOSITIONS
Tribute to Chief Edward Eisley
Edward A Eisley former Police Chief at the Liberty Police Department has passed away. The Chief arrived at the Police Dept. In 1983 and served honorablly until 1992. Upon his arrival swift changes were made almost immediately adding to a streamlined record system, proper security, the Police K9 Service Dog named Lothar, a Cadaver dog Read More…
McCumbers Bond Increases with Increased Charge Counts
CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A former elementary school teacher and Calhoun County commissioner pleaded not guilty to hundreds of child sexual abuse charges Tuesday. Jacob McCumbers, of Arnoldsburg, W.Va., appeared in Calhoun County court Tuesday where he pleaded not guilty to 172 counts of first-degree sexual abuse and 86 counts of sexual abuse by a Read More…
Swank Arrested for Violating Registration Requirements
On Thursday, May 07, 2026, at approximately 1 p.m., Sgt. N.S. Stepp, was reassigned an investigation originally conducted by Trooper W.T. Raines regarding Dusty Swank violating the West Virginia Sex Offender Registration requirements. Upon reviewing the initial investigation, it was learned that Mr. Swank had failed to register his internet account as required by law. Read More…
Lynda Eileen Haywood-Dill Obituary
Lynda Eileen Haywood-Dill, 75, of Chloe, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, West Virginia. Lynda was preceded in death by family and friends. She now hands off her departure to family and friends. From ash she transformed to rescue. Her baggage in life was loss. These two forces Read More…