Year: 2024
Rebekah Elizabeth (Peck) Starks Obituary
Rebekah Elizabeth (Peck) Starks of Enterprise, AL passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at UAB Hospital. She was 25. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Christian Faith Fellowship Temple in Ozark with Bishop William H. Martin Sr. and Pastor William H. Martin Jr. officiating and Searcy Funeral Read More…
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Tuesday, January 23, in honor of former Senator John Pat Fanning
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and all state-owned facilities in McDowell County be displayed at half-staff, from dawn to dusk on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia State Senator, John Read More…
19 Winners Will Receive a Lifetime License, State Forest Cabin Stay or Prize Package
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) on Friday announced the winners of the state’s third annual Big Buck Photo Contest during the opening ceremony of the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The 19 winners included five resident youths, five resident adults, four non-resident Read More…
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…
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…
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…
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…
