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The Primary Election will be held on May 12th, 2026 with early in-person voting beginning this Wednesday, April 29th. Voting Precincts are listed below with the new addition of two separate West Fork precincts due to the fire at the Upper West Fork Park.
There were 434 riders at the spring Creston ATV poker run. The community would like to thank all those who came & rode, those who set up and took down the route, donated items for door prizes, those who made desserts, fixed and served the food, signed up folks, worked the stations, parked the vehicles, Read More…
Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched around 2:06 a.m. to 1079 Beech Road, Arnoldsburg, WV by Calhoun control when a neighbor in that vicinity phoned in the structure fire. Once on scene Arnoldsburg VFD called for a medical examiner due to a fatality. The WV State Fire Read More…
West Virginia — April 2026 — Quentin Murphy, founder of Murphy Photography and Film, has been officially named the 2026 West Virginia Vibes Creator of the Year for Photography and Videography, recognizing his outstanding creative work, community impact, and continued dedication to visual storytelling across the Mountain State and beyond. Murphy, a full-time photographer and filmmaker based Read More…
ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. — For residents navigating the backroads of rural West Virginia, physical separation from medical facilities has long been a major obstacle to receiving adequate treatment. In critical emergencies — such as cardiac events, strokes, or drug overdoses — travel time can be a lethal factor. However, a grassroots coalition of local officials, Read More…
Guy Daniel Cantley, 53, of Auburn, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly on the morning of Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence in Auburn. He was born February 24, 1973 in Beckley, WV; son of the late Danny and Jackie (Bailey) Cantley. Guy is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1991. Read More…
Rev. Robert Lee Shannon, 94, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, departed this life on April 23, 2026. He was born October 5, 1931, to the late Hiram and Reva (Kittle) Shannon of West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley Ann (Fullen) Shannon. Robert Read More…
By Gaylen Duskey Well, yes.It was 165 years ago, and it was during a period of war. Nonetheless it was as barbaric as today’s beheading of Christians by Muslim extremists and should be viewed with the same revulsion as any beheading. It is a barbaric act and should never be allowed again, still it happens Read More…
Courtesy Promotion for OVIM’s Contribution to Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Event.
