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Celebrate 250 Event at Calhoun County Park has Fun for entire Family!

Celebrate 250 will open with the local talent John Richards at 5:30 P.M. followed by Flat River at 7:30 p.m. The Flat River Band consists of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze, who grew up in a multi-generational family band. Performing alongside their parents and grandparents, they held residencies at Silver Dollar City in Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Encourages West Virginians to Join Statewide Bell-Ringing for America’s 250th Anniversary

     CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging churches, schools, veterans’ organizations, civic groups, local governments, and communities across West Virginia to participate in a statewide bell-ringing ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Mountain State’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. “America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Kicks Off Annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival as Part of Statewide Tour Celebrating America250

Office of the Governor – West Virginia      RIPLEY, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the 64th annual Mountain State Arts & Crafts Festival during a ceremony at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center. First established in 1963 through a collaborative vision of multiple state agencies, the festival has spent over six decades protecting, preserving, Read More…

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GOVERNOR MORRISEY TAKES INAUGURAL RIDE ON AMERICA250 WHEEL

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today took the inaugural ride on the America250 Wheel, officially opening one of the signature attractions of West Virginia’s Capital City Celebration commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. “America250 is an opportunity to celebrate the principles that gave birth to our nation while inspiring the next generation to learn more about our Read More…

Education News

Calhoun BOE Agenda for July 6th

Calhoun Board of Education MT. ZION, WEST VIRGINIA July 6, 2026 Statutory/Special/Reorganizational Meeting 5:30 p.m. Dial in by phone +1 304-553-7794,,929819627# United States, Charleston Find a local number Phone conference ID: 929 819 627# I. Call to Order   II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Delegations IV. Election of Board Officers and Assignment of Board Member Duties (Reorganization) ➢ President, Board of Education (2-Year Term) ➢ Vice President, Board of Education  Read More…

Government News

GOVERNOR MORRISEY APPLAUDS LANDMARK SUPREME COURT VICTORY FOR WOMEN’S SPORTS

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia, et al. v. B.P.J.: “Today’s decision will be remembered as one of the most important victories for women’s athletics since the enactment of Title IX itself. “Years ago, as Attorney General of West Virginia, I Read More…