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WV HUNTING AND FISHING SHOW RETURNS TO CHARLESTON JAN. 20–22

EVENT FEATURES NEW CABELA’S SHOW STAGE, FREE TROPHY BUCK MOUNT SCORING BY WVDNR STAFF. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters and anglers who attend the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show are in for a treat when the three-day event returns to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center on Jan. 20–22 for its 35th year. In addition Read More…

News Obituary

💐Clara Ellen Husk

Clara Ellen Husk, 57, of Grantsville, WV died January 6, 2023, at Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.  She was born on June 20, 1965, in Grantsville, WV, the daughter of the late Abasolum Junior Husk and Emily Jeanne Richards Husk.  She is survived by her two daughters, Stephanie (Byron) Richards, Donna Roberts (Brandon Summers), grandson Read More…

News Obituary

💐Mildred Sue Speed

Mildred Sue Speed, 74, of Rosedale, West Virginia, gained her Heavenly wings on January 11, 2023 (her late mother’s birthday) at CAMC Memorial Division after an extended illness. Mildred was born on August 25, 1948, the daughter of the late Ruffner and Becky Nichols Cottrill. She retired from BF Goodrich, Grantsville and Spencer plants, following Read More…

News Schools

CMHS National Honor Society Seeking Blanket Sponsors

The Calhoun County National Honor Society is looking to help those who are less fortunate this winter by making fleece blankets for both adults and children. Members have determined an adult size blanket will cost $25 to make and a child sized blanket $15.00. Society members will be seeking sponsorships in the month of January Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Professor Creates Tool for Land Surveyors

GLENVILLE, WV – The concept of geomagnetic secular variation – a gradual change to Earth’s magnetic field – is often tricky for surveying students to understand. However, its importance to boundary location is paramount as it affects magnetic compass bearings over time. Historically, surveyors used compass observations as a basis for beginning boundary surveys. An Read More…

News Weather

Snow in Today’s Forecast Could Cause Slick Roads, Caution advised

Weather Forecast for Calhoun County, WV  Winter Weather AdvisoryToday: Scattered rain and snowshowers before noon, then scattered rainshowers between noon and 1pm, then scattered rain and snowshowers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight: Scattered snowshowers. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice proposes huge personal income tax cut during 2023 State of the State

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice proposed the largest tax cut in West Virginia history during his 2023 State of the State Address on Wednesday evening. His proposal includes a 50% personal income tax reduction over three years while setting aside $700 million in reserve. The phase-out begins with a 30% reduction in June 2023, and another 10% Read More…

News Weather

Special Weather Statement issued January 12 at 9:​45​AM EST by NWS Charleston

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Calhoun, southwestern Ritchie, eastern Wirt and northwestern Roane counties through 10:14 a.m. EST. At 9:44 a.m. EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Spencer, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD… Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE… Radar indicated. IMPACT… Gusty Read More…