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When the Waters Rose, West Virginia Rose Higher There are moments in Appalachia that never make the evening news. Moments that don’t involve politics, headlines, or recognition. They happen quietly on muddy hillsides, in flooded hollows, on front porches covered in silt, and in the hearts of people who simply decide that if their neighbor Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s total General Revenue Fund (GRF) Collections for July were $388 million, exceeding estimates by $11 million, or 3.0%. Year-over-year, total GRF collections increased by nearly $1 million, or 0.2%, compared to July 2025. “These results demonstrate that West Virginia is on solid financial footing because we’ve remained disciplined with taxpayer dollars,” said Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Monday, August 10,2026 @ 8:00 am AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Open and Consider Bids for County Clerk Office Renovations VI. New Business a. Consider Funding Request – Upper West Fork CAP Inc. VII. Reports a. Sheriff Read More…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today launched a two-day Water Listening Tour across southern West Virginia, meeting with local residents, mayors, elected officials, public service districts, and water system operators to hear firsthand about the challenges facing aging water infrastructure and identify priorities for future investment. “Reliable water is essential to improving quality of life, Read More…
In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County, Trooper Josh Richards, the Trooper stated that on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m.Trooper Richards was dispatched to the address of 348Klipstine Road, Big Springs, Calhoun County, WV 26136 for the possible location of a stolen vehicle reported out of Wood county. Read More…
Calhoun Board of Education MOUNT ZION, WEST VIRGINIA August 10, 2026 Regular Board Meeting 5:30 P.M. Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 267 197 354 778 Passcode: ax3AN3W8 Dial in by phone +1 304-553-7794 ,929819627# United States, Charleston Phone conference ID: 929 819 627# I. Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Delegations IV. Board Acknowledgements Read More…
July 19-21, 2026 Prepared for the Calhoun County Commission and the Public Aryeh White Board Secretary Mount Zion Public Service District July 27, 2026 This report presents the incident chronology, the conditions that delayed restoration of service, and recommended corrective actions with a primary focus on incidents that caused appreciable delays in the restoration of Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Communications Director Lars Dalseide released the following statement on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding and the Administration’s ongoing review of TANF-funded programs: When this Administration began reviewing West Virginia’s TANF-funded programs, the first data we received described a program in crisis. The state was spending far more each year than the federal Read More…
Ridgeview News ran this post in error yesterday saying the position was at Calhoun Homes. I apologize for the oversight. Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Office Secretary to join our team! This energetic role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of our office environment. As an Office Secretary you will be the first Read More…
The Little Kanawha Area Development Corporation submits this letter in its opposition to the proposed Valley- North Transmission Line. A review of the proposal and consideration of concerns raised by businesses, organizations and residents, leads to the conclusion that this project brings no meaningful benefits to Calhoun County and its surrounding communities throughout West Virginia. Read More…