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HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. – At only 27 years old, Daniela Powers felt like she was dying. What began as unexplained rashes exploded into a debilitating illness in just a four-year span. She visited numerous medical centers along the East Coast, desperately searching for an answer, but it was only after visiting experts at WVU Medicine that she finally received her long-awaited Read More…
North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the West Virginia First Foundation’s (WVFF) inaugural Opportunity Grant. The grant, totaling $720,000.00, will be used, in part, to purchase and expand the center itself, which will allow NSCAC to also bring on board a full-time therapist, two instructors for schools in the prevention program, and provide offices Read More…
The current level of the Little Kanawha River of in Grantsville, WV at 9 a.m. was 24.84 ft. The National weather service has predicted the water to crest at 31.9 ft. which is below the flood stage in Grantsville of 36 ft. The smaller rivers and streams have created road closures on the Southern end Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that the following lakes and streams were stocked with trout during the week of Jan. 27: While daily trout stockings are not announced in advance, the WVDNR publishes a list of recently stocked waters at WVdnr.gov/fish-stocking. Anglers may also find out what waters Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm event followed by dangerous wind chills and other adverse weather, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia beginning tonight, February 5, 2025, through February 7, 2025. The National Weather Service has warned stream Read More…
The Governor proposes additional protections for the upcoming legislative session CHARLESTON, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House for the signing of an executive order to keep men out of women’s sports. The signing coincides with National Girls and Women in Sports Day. “I’m proud to Read More…
Enrollment Information Calhoun County Universal Preschool now has enrollment packets available for parents to enroll their children in Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Enrollment packets may be picked up at Arnoldsburg Elementary, Pleasant Hill Elementary, or Calhoun County Board of Education during school hours. The registration fairs are held to assist families Read More…
Stephen Joe Miller, 81, of Mikes Run Road, Normantown, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born January 26, 1944, in Shock, WV, a son of the late Earl V Miller and Pina (Bishop) Miller. Joe loved to hunt and could be found anywhere riding his 4-wheeler Read More…
Buddy Mason Griffin, well known West Virginia musician passed away on Monday, February 3rd, 2025 according to several social media posts from friends and colleagues. He was born on September 22, 1948, in Richwood, Nicholas County, one of WV’s best-known and most widely respected bluegrass and traditional country musicians. Buddy Griffin is a multi-instrumentalist who Read More…