At the January 30th, 2024 Tuesday evening meeting of the Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, twelve year old Cadet Stephen L. McCray was promoted to Cadet Airman. He received his pins from Sr. Airman Kyle Norman along side Commander Donna Umstead, (right) and his mother and Senior Member Brenda Snider (left.) If Read More…
Month: January 2024
Circa 1934 – Who’s the Rebel?
A photograph from the WV State Archive website, contributed by Jane Carpenter whose father, Donald Morris is in the photograph, as well as a few other historical characters in the community that I had the privilege of meeting. One of my favorite characters in life was Fred Barns. He was a Calhoun High School teacher Read More…
First Baptist Church Pantry Could Use Your Help
The First Baptist Church Pantry provides food to the community on a weekly basis, filling in the gaps for many families during these tough economic times as grocery prices soar and cuts have to be made in family budgets. These times have also not been easy on volunteer organizations such as the food pantry when Read More…
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named top global travel destination yet again
National Geographic selects West Virginia’s whitewater for prestigious 2024 “Best of the World” list CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that West Virginia has been selected as one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” Top 20 Travel Experiences for 2024. The internationally acclaimed publication has selected Read More…
KC Christian of Chloe Running for WV Governor
(CHLOE, WV) – Kevin “KC” Christian of Chloe announced today that he will be running for the State Governor of West Virginia. “I am proud to announce my candidacy for the republican nomination for State Governor,” said Christian. “It’s about time a regular person, who lives like most everybody in West Virginia lives, occupy the top executive leadership position. We keep electing lawyers, politicians, Read More…
Gayle Manchin Hospitalized after Car Accident
Gayle Manchin, the wife of WV Senator Joe Manchin was admitted to a hospital in Alabama on Monday after being involved in a car accident according to the senator’s office. Sen. Manchin’s office said that his wife and a colleague, Guy Land, were involved in an accident in Birmingham while traveling to an event for Read More…
GSU Winter Homecoming February 10
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University will celebrate Winter Homecoming on Saturday, February 10th. Starting at 12:30 p.m., the GSU Alumni and Foundation Offices will open “The Deck” – which is the ultimate fan section where alumni and friends of the University can come together inside the Waco Center for food, beverages, and a great Read More…
Glenville State University to Celebrate Critical Thinking Awareness Day on February 15
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University will take part in recognizing West Virginia’s first annual Critical Thinking Awareness Day on Thursday, February 15. Events will take place at the Robert F. Kidd Library starting at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Robert F. Kidd Library, the Department of Social Science, the Pioneer Debate Team, and the Department Read More…