Guest Writers News

GILMER COMMUNITY OUTRAGED BY DESCRIPTIVE COVERAGE OF SAME SEX ASSAULT

The following story was submitted by writer/author, Lisa Minney WARNING Please be advised that the material covered in this story is of an EXPLICIT NATURE and should not be read by, in the presence of or to children. The purpose of this article being submitted is to bring to the attention of local communities that Read More…

Community Events News

Little Kanawha Valley Christian School Angel Fest

The Little Kanawha Valley Christian School will host their annual Angel Fest on December 3rd, 2022 from 5 to 7p.m. Handcrafted Angels donated for a silent auction will be on display for those in attendance by no to place their bids. Also available will be concessions of soups and homemade bread. Funds will go the Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun Banks Offering Cash Prizes for Tree Decorating Contest

Calhoun Banks would like to invite community members, businesses, organizations, and clubs to participate in our Christmas Tree Decorating contest. It has been several years since our last tree decorating contest, so we hope to see a grand reintroduction from our communities!  • Individuals or groups would supply their own trees and decorations for this contest. • We would like to Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun Banks is Having a Special Guest on December 2nd!

Santa Claus will be making an appearance at Calhoun Banks on Friday, December 2nd from 3P – 4:45P. Because he has Christmas magic, he will be at all 4 offices (Grantsville, Arnoldsburg, Elizabeth, and Glenville) at the same time. We would love to have you bring your little ones (and maybe your not so little ones) to see him and have your picture taken!  We would like Read More…

News

Early Morning Fire on Walker Road

Photos and information from the Arnoldsburg VFD The Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department with mutual aid from the Arnoldsburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Walker Road shortly after 3 a.m. The fire was contained to an outbuilding and the home received only minor siding damage. Minnie Hamilton EMS also responded.

News Tourism

Snowshoe Mountain opens today at 9 a.m.

If Winter hasn’t arrived enough in Calhoun County, a mere 3 hour and 29 minute drive will put you in the winter scene at Snowshoe Mountain with plenty of Winter fun in store. Snowshoe opens for the 2022/23 season today at 9 a.m. https://www.snowshoemtn.com Winter Events Calendar It’s going to be another action-packed winter with Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice awards $1 million to West Virginia food banks for third year in a row

​CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Justice presented ceremonial checks for $500,000 each during Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing to two West Virginia food banks: the Mountaineer Food Bank and the Facing Hunger Foodbank for the third year in a row. “I promised this money in my State of the State address two years ago and included it in my Read More…

Business News

Dean Miller Represents Calhoun County at Annual Farm Bureau Meeting

Submittted by Barry Miller Calhoun County Farm Bureau President Dean Miller represented Calhoun County at the annual Farm Bureau resolution meeting held in Flatwoods on October 11, 20223 and State Meeting at Oglebay park on November 14-15, 2023, as a voting delegate. The Farm Bureau is constantly working to enhance farming and agriculture in WV. Read More…