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It was a bitter cold December 23rd. Battles in early 1776 had provided the Continentals hope for revolutionary success, and in July we declared our independence from Great Britain. But as winter set in, one defeat after another had George Washington’s army on the verge of dismantlement and defeat. Opposing factions severely divided the country Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters harvested 981 wild turkeys during the 2023 Fall Wild Turkey Season. Due to the lower brood production this year, the 2023 harvest saw a slight decrease of three percent over the 2022 harvest of 1,012 birds. However, this season Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today presented a $1 million check to the West Virginia Chamber Foundation, bolstering their Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates (JWVG) program and securing brighter futures for countless students across the state. Gov. Justice joined Chamber Foundation representatives, program beneficiaries, and dedicated educators who champion JWVG’s transformative work for the ceremony at the State Capitol. Read More…
Ronald Lee Sampson, age 49, was incarcerated on December 19th, 2023 following a home confinement violation and conviction of Possession of a controlled substance. He is currently being held on a $20,000 bond in cases 23M07M00313 and 23M07M00134. Kimberly Dawn Duskey, age 42, was arrested and incarcerated for a Probation violation stemming from a 2020 Read More…
At a special School Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19th, the Calhoun County School Board held interviews for the two applicants who applied to replace resigning board member Tammy Yoak. Jason Arnold of Millstone, WV was appointed to fill the vacant seat. If he wants to remain on the Board of Education he will have Read More…
Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner has released the 2024 Running for Office Guide, offering detailed guidance to political candidates for the upcoming state elections. The 2024 Running for Office Guide can be found at the following link: 2024 Running For Office Guide. In addition to the Guide, Judicial candidates are encouraged to review the Read More…
In a complaint filed by Trooper B.L. Hazelwood of the West Virginia State Police, he stated that on December 15th, 2023, he responded to 2924 Crummies Creek Road in reference to a domestic disturbance between 29 year old Nathan Rush and the victims, Shirley C. Rush and Shirley Rush Sr. Upon arrival Trooper Hazelwood met Read More…
Calhoun Circuit Court was in session on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 with the honorable Anita Harold Ashley presiding. Edward Fields, having been previously indicted for Count 1- Receiving or Transferring Stolen goods, Count 2- Possession of Stolen vehicle, had both charges dismissed because witnesses were not available due to the fact that they are currently under indictment Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee met on Tuesday, December 19th with guests, Josh Downey and Anita Harold Ashley, candidates for Circuit Judge in the 5th Judicial Circuit. Both candidates had strong conservative views points and shared their experience with the the Republican Executive Committee members. Following the speakers, the Executive Committee held an election Read More…
