From smartwatches and robots to video games and apps – today’s digital world runs on code. AtWest Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Code Camp, youth from across the state will have the opportunity to learn one of the world’s most in-demand skills through fun, hands-on coding activities. This annual weekend camp will be held on Feb. 24-26, Read More…
Month: December 2022
Sanctified and Off Key
HOLISTIC FOLK by Janet Cowger-Fleigel “I have no gift to bring, Pa rum pum pum pum. That’s fit to give our king, Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum.” It’s that time of year and I’m singing loud and proud. But here’s the thing–I can’t sing. Are you familiar with Read More…
Creston News: From the Local to the National Scene
Rev. Keith Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Albert “Bub” Ferrell, age 50, died at home after acquiring the new RSV virus. He had been sick at work and went home to go lie down & rest. He worked for Momentum Pipeline at Mt. Zion. Dr. Fauci, the hero Read More…
💐Dara Renee Stephenson
Dara Renee Stephenson, 45, born January 14, 1977, entered into rest on December 11, 2022. Dara was proceeded into death by her father, Samuel Leon Stephenson. Dara is survived by her mother Beulah Stephenson, her children’s father, Robert Deal Sr. daughter, Kara Deal “Karebear” and companion Thomas Stone and Dara’s son Robert Deal Jr “Pumba.” Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Band, Choir and Theatre Entertain for the Holidays
The Calhoun Middle High School Concert Band and Music Programs held their annual Christmas Concert on Friday evening, December 16 and Saturday afternoon, December 17 in the CMHS Auditorium. It was well attended and a great example of the talent that continues to be home grown in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Under the Direction of Read More…
Duskey Miraculously Escapes Uninjured from Sassafras Road Accident
A Friday evening search for a reckless driver ended when Bryan Duskey, age 23, wrapped his Black Mitsubishi Lancer around a tree in the area of 286 Sassafras Road. Calhoun 911 dispatched the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department, Minnie Hamilton EMS and the WV State Police at 5:40 p.m. to the scene of an automobile accident Read More…
Gov. Justice issues proclamations declaring extended half-day holidays for Christmas and New Year’s for public employees
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued two proclamations, declaring Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, and Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, as half-day state holidays for public employees. “In recognition of the hard work accomplished by the public employees of this State throughout the past year, and in acknowledgement of the holiday season, it is fitting and Read More…
WV BUCK FIREARMS SEASON HARVEST UP 18 PERCENT
WVDNR RELEASES PRELIMINARY HARVEST NUMBERS FROM THE 2022 SEASON, REMINDS HUNTERS TO SUBMIT PHOTOS INTO THE BIG BUCK PHOTO CONTEST SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Thursday announced that the 2022 buck firearms season harvest was up 18 percent compared to last year and reminded hunters to submit their photos into the Big Read More…
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia to become first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles
CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced that in the first quarter of 2023, West Virginia will become the first state in the country to digitize vehicle titles and the process to acquire vehicle registrations. West Virginia’s current services will be expanded to facilitate a fully digital process, enabling online, mobile, and contactless services for Read More…
4 Pleas and 1 Sentencing in Judge Anita Ashley’s Court
The following defendants appeared in the court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley on Thursday, December 15th, 2022. Darrin Wayne Vaughn pleaded guilty to Second Degree Arson. Mr. Vaughan faces up to 10 years of incarceration. Sentencing February 16th. George Michael Parsons pleaded guilty to Domestic Battery (3rd Offense) and Violation of a Protective Order. Mr. Read More…
