Health News News West Virginia

WV Selected to Participate in Federal Policy Academy for 988 Suicide & Crisis Response Lifeline

“This selection is a significant milestone for West Virginia, placing us firmly ahead of the curve in our dedication to serving our residents comprehensively,” Cynthia Persily, Ph.D., Cabinet Secretary for the West Virginia Department of Human Services said. “By participating in this policy academy, we reaffirm our commitment to proactively address the needs of our Read More…

Opinion

Katie Britt wasn’t talking to you

The opinion of this writer does not align in anyway with the fundamental Christian beliefs of my publication. I do believe in freedom of speech as described in the 1st Amendment and believe it is good to know what beliefs contribute to our community. Senator Katie Britt, Alabama Republican, gave her soap operaticrendition of the State Read More…

Community News

Food Pantry Still in Need of Donations

The article below originally ran on the 31st of January, 2024. Since that time the pantry has gratefully received around $2,700 in donations toward the new generator but is still a distance away from the $6000 to $7000 needed to buy a generator big enough to support the many appliances that must be temperature controlled Read More…

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Ridgeview’s Recipe of the Week

One thing for certain, Calhoun County has some mighty fine cooks! One such lady is Faye Barnhart, having long been known as “Church Food Faye”, and helpmate in the community for many events. During Football Season Faye leads the pack by filling up their hungry bellies before home games at the First Baptist Church with Read More…

News Recreation Regional News

Lake update for Burnsville from U.S. District Corps of Engineers

Today is March 18, 2024. At 0800 the temperature is 32° F. The lake elevation is currently 776.56 feet above sea level; this is 0.56 feet above winter pool. Outflow is being released at a stage of 6.03 feet; or 295.00 cubic feet of water per second (cfs). The outflow water temperature is unavailable at Read More…

Government Health News News

WV partners with GATC to launch in-state program to accelerate drug discovery using transformative AI platform

Investment into GATC will anchor state as a world leader in development of safer, more effective therapeutics using GATC’s drug discovery AI platform CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia is partnering with GATC West Virginia, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GATC Health, to initiate a groundbreaking program using GATC’s artificial intelligence Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gilliespie filled his regular at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Creston Community Easter Party will be held on Palm Sunday, March 24 at 2 P. M. at the Creston Community Building. Joe Echard passed away after an extended bout with cancer.  When he was first diagnosed he noted that he had Read More…

Guest Writers News

What is a Hero?

What is a hero? According to vocabulary.com a hero is: Definitions of hero (noun) someone who fights for a cause. synonyms: champion, fighter, paladin (noun) a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength. “RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain.” (noun) (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for Read More…