News Tourism

West Virginia Waterfall Trail Hits 10,000 Check Ins

Nominations are now being accepted for new waterfalls to be added to the trail Charleston, W.Va. – Since its launch in early June, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has received more than 10,000 participant check-ins in six weeks. With the success of the trail, the Department of Tourism is now accepting nominations for new waterfalls to be added Read More…

News

Frontier Communication Vehicles Hit in Late Night Accident

Photos by Kayla Moreford Two Frontier Communication vehicles, a bucket truck and SUV, were involved in a late night accident when Hannah Johnson failed to get stopped before hitting and knocking the Frontier Company SUV into the Frontier Bucket Truck. The damage to the Frontier vehicles did not seem as significant as the damage to Read More…

Government News

911 Call Protocol Called into Question and Further Concerns with EMS

By Publisher Shari Johnson ”Is there even a protocol as to what agencies get’s dispatched when incidents are reported?” That’s a question county firefighters have been asking. With the levy at risk of failing a second time in the general election, now is not the time for firefighters to have to answer questions from the Read More…

Government News

Statement from the Office of Governor Jim Justice on Monday’s meeting with Senate

“Any insinuation otherwise is incorrect.” ​ CHARLESTON, WV – Yesterday at 3:30 p.m., Gov. Jim Justice met with the Senate Republican caucus to discuss his proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax by an aggregate of 10%. The Governor’s proposal puts $254 million back in the pockets of West Virginians, and provides immediate relief to combat rampant Read More…

News Schools

WVDE Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced 10 finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among the Teachers of the Year from each school district. Recognizing these teachers brings honor to the profession, energizes students, enhances community respect for learning, and revitalizes teachers across the state. “Teachers have Read More…

Guest Writers

Creston News (Take 2)

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston summer ATV poker run is scheduled for Saturday July 30 with signups until noon.  The route was checked out on Saturday and there had to be a significant amount of “timbering” as several large trees were blocking the trail.  Read More…