Government Hunting/Fishing

Gov. Justice announces return of Gold Rush stockings

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return for its sixth year on March 28, giving anglers 12 days to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes. “Every year our incredible Gold Rush stockings bring more and more people to West Virginia to experience all of the goodness Read More…

Health News News

Prominent Charleston-area cardiologists join WVU Heart and Vascular Institute

MORGANTOWN, W.VA. – People in the Charleston area and southern West Virginia will now have expanded and more convenient access to the advanced cardiac care provided by the West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute with the acquisition of two Charleston-area cardiology practices – Mountaineer Cardiology and Stanton Cardiology Center – by University Health Associates, the Read More…

Business Community Government News

From Calhoun Citizens for Accountability’s Investigation comes Hope, and unfortunately more Concern

The Calhoun Citizens for Accountability met Thursday evening in Grantsville to continue their discussions on the many current concerns with County Government.  Is Water Expansion in our Future? The first matter discussed was the continued effort to expand water service along every major route in Calhoun County. Luke Peters, Commissioners Craig Arthur and Matt Walker Read More…

News Weather

Hazardous Weather Watch issued By the National Weather S

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 437 AM EDT Thu Mar 23 2023 Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia- Lawrence OH-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Roane-Wirt- Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Gilmer- 437 AM EDT Thu Mar 23 2023 …FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON… This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast Kentucky, portions of southeast Ohio, and portions of Read More…

Community Schools

Sound and Light Project Continues to Work toward Goal of *$60,000

A group of citizens created The Sound & Light Project to fundraise and repair, replace and upgrade the sound and light systems for the Calhoun County Middle/High School auditorium.  In August 2021, a lightning strike blasted the M/HS auditorium sound & light systems For a few days some sidelights played a show of their own before they Read More…

Business Government News

Gov. Justice signs four coal-related bills at John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV — Gov. Jim Justice signed four bills all related to West Virginia’s Coal industry today. The ceremony took place in front of a packed room at the John Amos Power Plant in Putnam County. The John Amos Plant has a nameplate rating of 2,933 MW, making it the largest generating plant in the Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice signs bills to enhance school safety, improve literacy and numeracy rates, provide free college credit classes

LEON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for four education-related bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The ceremony took place in front of a packed gym full of students at Leon Elementary School. “For our students to succeed, they have to feel safe and loved,” Gov. Justice said. “This legislation further improves Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University’s Pioneer Debate Competes in First Tournament

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University’s Pioneer Debate team competed in the National Educational Debate Association’s Online Tournament on Saturday, March 11. Pioneer Debate notched two top ten overall finishers, including an award winning fifth place finish by sophomore Pre-Nursing major McKinzie White and an eighth overall finish by senior Athletic Conditioning and Coaching major Read More…

News Weather West Virginia

US National Weather Service in Charleston anticipating Heavy Rain this Week

We’re tracking the potential for heavy rain across Southeast OH & parts of West Virginia Thursday night into Friday night. Keep an eye on the forecast, and watch out for potential localized flooding to end the week. Get your latest local updates at weather.gov/rlx and have a way to get alerts whether at home or Read More…