News Schools

Statement from Michael Fitzwater, Superintendent of Schools Regarding Threats

This message is in response to the recent online threats made against schools across the state within the last 24 hours. As always, we take all school threats very seriously. I am in direct communication with state and local authorities, as well as the Director of Homeland Security. All reported threats are being thoroughly investigated. Read More…

News Sports

Ashley Selected for Lifetime Service to Wrestling in National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Photo provided by Billie Ashley. Pictured left to right: Coaches Mike Stump, Matt Ashley and Joe Burton. The camaraderie and friendship of those in local West Virginia sports bears no grudge but deep respect across county lines which was no more apparent than in the coaching relationship/friendship of former Wrestling Coaches Mike Stump and John Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice directs Department of Homeland Security, partner agencies to investigate threats of violence to WV schools

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has directed the West Virginia Fusion Center to act as the central repository for all threats of violence received at more than 45 schools in West Virginia. The Governor also directed state agencies to act in a coordinated manner to diligently investigate social media posts and warnings circulating in communities Read More…

Community Events News Schools

Parent Concerns Unwarranted according to Office of Board of Education

Social media posts and phone calls from concerned parents have expressed fear from their children due to rumored threats regarding children’s safety Calhoun Middle High School. Ridgeview news phoned the Calhoun County Board of Education who responded by directing them to their social media page and a post made 19 hours ago regarding threats in Read More…

News

Gov. Justice announces launch of “Prepped to Serve Appalachia”

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the launch of “Prepped To Serve Appalachia,” an accelerated fine dining worker certification program. The initiative is led by West Virginia Health Right in partnership with Chef Paul Smith, the state’s only James Beard Award-winning chef. The program is funded through a $250,000 grant award from WorkForce West Virginia. This Read More…