Farming/Agriculture News

Livestock Value of Gain Topic for First WVU Extension Winter Dinner Meeting

Submitted by Brandy Brabham, WVU-Roane County Extension Agent, 304-927-0975 Each winter, the West Virginia University (WVU) Extension sets out on a mission to bring educational opportunities to those residents who have a focus on agriculture. After having to switch to an online platform in 2021, the 2023 winter dinner meeting series returned to an in-person format from January through March. WVU Read More…

Government News

Governor Justice’s Final State of the State Address

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice presented his 2024 State of the State Address to the West Virginia Legislature on Wednesday evening. Here is the transcript of his speech in its entirety: GOVERNOR JUSTICE: Okay, sit down y’all look like you’re getting tired. And you gotta clap a lot tonight. Oh, me. I’ll get to the meat and Read More…

Business Government News

Wirt County leads the State in New Business Growth for December, Calhoun #3

January 10, 2024 Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month; Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 821 New WV Business Registrations for December of 2023 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 821 new businesses statewide during the month of December according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.  Wirt County Read More…

Government News

Governor Justice to Deliver Final State of the State Address Tonight

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice will deliver his eighth and final State of the State Address to a joint session of the West Virginia Legislature in the House of Delegates chamber, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 7 p.m. How to follow the address: Online Livestream:YouTube | Facebook | X On TV:The address will be broadcast live on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting Read More…

News Politics Uncategorized

Senator Stuart to Introduce Death Penalty For Murder of 1st Responders in Line of Duty

Stuart Announced Candidate for WV Attorney General  CHARLESTON, W.Va.- In his first act of the 2024 Legislative Session, Senator Mike Stuart, 7th District, will introduce the death penalty for cases in which first responders are murdered in the line of duty. “If you target first responders in the line of duty leading to death, the death penalty should be on the table,” said State Senator Mike Stuart. Read More…

Government

Calhoun Commission Meeting Brings Question of Ethical Decision Making

The Calhoun County Commission met for their first time in 2024 on Monday, January 8th. Craig Arthur, Roger Propst and Kevin Helmick were present for the meeting.  Under delegations, Eric Lupardus requested that a list of all property owned by the County be provided at the next County Commission meeting. A request that opened the Read More…