Business Farming/Agriculture News

Winter Blues Farmers Market Invitation from WV Dept. Of Agriculture

PRODUCE VENDORS NEEDED for the Winter Blues Farmers Market! We’re on the hunt to showcase the finest, freshest and most flavorful WV food products at the 2024 Winter Blues Farmers Market Feb. 24! We are now looking for PRODUCE VENDORS to add to our vendor list. If that’s you, please apply today! Winter Blues is Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice proposes $50 million for affordable housing in growing West Virginia

In a move to address the growing need for housing in areas experiencing economic expansion, Gov. Jim Justice proposed in his budget an allocation of $50 million in surplus funds to support the construction of new single- and multi-family housing units across West Virginia. Gov. Justice discussed the budget proposal and the need for additional housing during Read More…

News Tourism

Gov. Justice unveils 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide

Gov. Jim Justice today unveiled the 2024 West Virginia Vacation Guide, the state’s official travel magazine. Travelers can view the 112-page guide online or get a free copy mailed to them directly. Last year, the West Virginia Department of Tourism distributed over a quarter of a million printed guides to travelers across the nation and around the Read More…

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Calhoun BOE Meets: New Member, New Scores, and New Plans

Newly appointed School Board member Jason Arnold was sworn in by County Clerk Jean Simers during the opening of the Calhoun BOE meeting on Thursday, January 18th, after being postponed due to weather on Tuesday evening. Board recognition was given to Calhoun Football Players selected for Little Kanawha Conference. Freshman Rome Riddle, pictures above with Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University Closes due to Winter Storm

Glenville State University will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024 due to the Governor’s declaration of a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to the winter storm and to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Employees should communicate with their supervisor regarding remote work responsibilities. Some personnel Read More…

Government News Politics

New Candidates Enter Commission Race Following Commission Meeting

The County Commissioners met for a special meeting this morning, January 18th, at 9 a.m. for the purpose of hiring Kara Allen as a 911 dispatcher effective January 5th, 2024, and appointing Melissa Hixon as the Democrat Ballot Commissioner and Michael Plato as the Republican Ballot Commissioner for a two year year term beginning February Read More…

Business Community Events News

’82 Foundation Announces Campus Branding and Project Details

By Crystal Mersh In a year from now we will be enjoying the amenities of our new community center. Let me be the first to welcome you to Avalon! Yes, we are branding the campus as Avalon which literally means “isle of apples” and in the tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Read More…

Government News Politics

Congressional Candidate Calls for Capital Punishment for Those Engaged in Human Trafficking

Nate Cain’s Uncompromising Commitment to Strong Legislation, Aiming to End the Scourge of a Modern-Day Slave Trade Through Bold Measures to Protect the Innocent Human trafficking is a grave violation of human rights and it is our duty to stop the perpetrators, protect the vulnerable, and bring justice to the victims.” Nate Cain, Federal Whistleblower Read More…