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GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University will celebrate its annual Homecoming during the week of October 9, culminating on Saturday, October 14. A number of events are planned throughout the week for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Everyone is encouraged to make plans to come back to Glenville. The special Homecoming honoree group will Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced that the 2024 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler, outdoor enthusiast or someone who just loves the natural beauty and goodness of West Virginia, our award-winning wildlife calendar is the best calendar you can Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee will be selling raffle tickets on a Cricket 22 2nd Amendment Rifle. Stop by the Republican Booth to purchase tickets: $1 per ticket6 tickets for $512 tickets for $1025 tickets for $20
Although the sport was invented in the 1960’s, Pickleball has seen a meteoric rise in the last few years. The hybrid of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, Pickleball has captured the hearts of millions, and its growth shows no signs of slowing down, especially in Grantsville. The newly formed Grantsville Pickleball Club began with a few Read More…
Submitted by Barry A. Miller Amateur (Ham) Radio is regulated by the FCC, Federal Communications Commission. To be a legitimate Amateur radio operator one must obtain a license from the FCC. There are now three levels of Radio licenses. Technician, General and Extra. Mores code is no longer required to become a radio operator. Morse Read More…
The Little Kanawha Reading Series is thrilled to announce a captivating literary event featuring poet Matthew Wimberley. The reading will take place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Robert F. Kidd Library, situated on the picturesque campus of Glenville State University. Matthew Wimberley, a native of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has made Read More…
Dana Paul Starcher, 67, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2023. Even through a tragic departure of this life, Dana left behind his loving heart as a beacon of light for all who knew and loved him. He was born August 10, 1956, in Calhoun County. He was the son of the Read More…
According to the post on the porch, the Calhoun County Commission will be meeting on September 26th, 2023 for the consideration of five applicants for the appointment of the Calhoun County Commission position vacated by Matt Walker. Those applying for the position are Carl Collins of Big Springs, Ralph Cunningham of Grantsville, Alice Holmes of Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The ginseng 2023 harvest season is now open and will continue through Wednesday, November 30 The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) announced. Observing the legal season and regulations helps preserve Appalachia’s threatened and endangered wild ginseng. Harvesting pulls up the ginseng root, ending the plant’s ability to replace itself with new Read More…
