Business News

American Medicines Company working to bring Pharmaceuticals back to the USA with a West Virginia Workforce

Crystal Laughlin Mersh began her professional life working with the Pharmaceutical Company of Mylan Pharmaceuticals fresh out of College with a career path that took her on world travels which have now lead her right back to her home ground of Calhoun County, West Virginia. A place she has dedicated herself and her skill set Read More…

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Little Miss and Mr. Woodchuck Announced

Little Miss Wood Chuck From Arnoldsburg School is Elana Harris, little Mr Wood Chuck from Pleasant Hill School is Adam Eagle and Little Miss Wood Chuck from Pleasant Hill school is Emery Atkinson The ”Littles” of the Royalty were announced at the Thursday evening Festival. The winners were chosen by students selected from each elementary Read More…

Community Events News Uncategorized

Sullivan Honored with Spirit of the Festival Award

Unless you’ve served in the capacity of a Festival Committee Member you likely have no concept of the work that goes in to making an event such as the Calhoun County Wood Festival happen. Months of planning comes down to long, long days, weary bodies, and tense times as things don’t always go as planned. Read More…

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60th Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival Fun has Begun

The 60th Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival kicked off at 10 a.m. with the opening of the boothes and plenty of fun and entertainment throughout the city streets. The Calhoun County Wood Festival Committee information booth is located directly across from the Calhoun County Courthouse on Main Street where free event programs and information is Read More…

Human Interest

First Lady Justice introduces newest Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Lewis County High School 

WESTON, WV – First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Lewis County High School for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s newest therapy dog through the Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Jasper. She is a Yellow Lab. VIEW PHOTO ALBUM“You are all incredibly special. In fact, your school Read More…

Schools

2022 KANAWHA VALLEY VIDEO CONTEST

Crystal Toney JUN 01, 2022 Calhoun keeps winning! After winning the Viewer’s Choice Award, a couple of days after the award ceremony for the Kanawha Valley regional, “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” video contest, Mr. Cosgrove was notified that their video would be entered in a state-wide competition for one of four awards. At the Read More…

Government News

Governor Justice Confirms Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Gov. Justice: Doctors confirm Lyme disease diagnosis 6/1/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced that, after receiving the results of his bloodwork, his doctors have confirmed a diagnosis of Lyme disease. Gov. Justice will remain on antibiotics for several weeks to continue fighting the infection. “I’m feeling better every day,” Gov. Justice said. “I always want Read More…