Government News

Gov. Justice announces 2022 Statewide Paving Program; unveils online project map

Over 800 miles of paving work among record 51,000 miles of road maintenance planned in West Virginia this year MORGANTOWN, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined leaders and workers with the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) for an event today to celebrate the start of spring paving season and to announce plans for one of the Read More…

Art & Music

Mark English is Making Progress on the Gingko Tree Carving

Even though the decision to cut down the Gingko Trees in front of Bodies Restaurant at the corner of Main and Florence Streets may be a debateable subject, the talent of Artisan Mark English is not up for debate. He continues to amaze as to what can be done with a chain saw. His intricate Read More…

Crimes/Punishment Government Human Interest

West Virginia State Police Advisory

Trooper Brian Young of the Grantsville West Virginia State Police sends advice to area residents, that with spring comes not only new growth in lawn and garden, it also creates growth in crime rate. He encourages everyone to take the time to record product and serial numbers in case of theft. This helps the police Read More…

Community Events News

Raising Houners Promoting Rally at Next Calhoun County Commission Meeting

Video by Whitley Cottrell, Raising Houners member The group known as ”Raising Houners,” a social media chat group, are rallying their troops to encourage the Calhoun County Commission to vote yes on their decision to convey the Wayne Underwood Field to The 1982 Foundation. The Calhoun County Commission once again has the matter on the Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Brownridge Sentenced in Felonious Crime Against J&B Drug Store

Deandre Dean Brownridge appeared for sentencing before Judge Anita Ashley on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Mr. Brownridge plead guilty to the felony charge of Attempt to commit a felony, having attempted to obtain a prescription from J & B Drug Store through false representation. The defense attorney addressed the Court on Mr. Brownridge’s behalf with Read More…

Community Events

First Lady of West Virginia is Hosting a Bunny Brunch

CHARLESTON, WV – Today, First Lady Cathy Justice announced plans for the 2022 Bunny Brunch and Easter Celebration, which will be held this Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the West Virginia State Culture Center at the State Capitol Complex in Charleston.  “Family is the most important thing in the world to Jim Read More…

Business Community Events News

Calhoun Planning Commission Moving Forward with Implementation of the New Plan

The Calhoun Planning Commission met Monday evening, April 5, 2022 at the Calhoun County Courthouse with Jesse Richardson, WVU Professor of Law and Lead Land Use Attorney to discuss the future of their Commission and their plans to further the development of the County. Mr. Richardson was well pleased with the attendance and concern of Read More…