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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Tyler Henry as the Director of External Affairs in his office. In this role he will be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders that help advance the Governor’s policy and legislative priorities. Before joining the Governor’s Office, Henry was the Deputy State Director for the Read More…
2025-2026 Homecoming Court Miss Karlee Nelson (not pictured) the 9th grade Princess, she is the daughter of Shannon Nelson of Chloe, WV and Amanda Elmore of Spencer, WV; Escorted by Trevor Mayle son of Travis and Deborah Mayle of Chloe, WV. Miss Addison Collins the 10th grade Princess, she is the daughter of Okey and Read More…
In a complaint filed by Cpl. Brian E Young of the Grantsville Detachment of the West Virginia State Police, Young said that on October 7th, 2025 at approximately 2:30 p.m. he was notified by Calhoun County 911 of an active burglary in process at 14464 S Calhoun Highway, Arnoldsburg, Calhoun County, WV. Cpl Young proceeded Read More…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – The Glenville State Football team defended The Battle For The Bit at RCB Eagle Stadium earlier today, beating Fairmont State, 36-24, to capture their first MEC win of the 2025 season. GSU totaled 475 yards of offense and held off a Falcons comeback on four Pioneer turnovers. 1st QuarterIt was a near perfect Read More…
Photo of Glenville State University (GSU) Department of Land Resources students in Forest Ecology course are collaborating with peers from three international partner universities in the Philippines and Malaysia through a new Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) project. The project involves 73 students across five courses from GSU, Southern Luzon State University (SLSU), the University of the Read More…
Richard G. “Rick” Peggs Jr., 69 of Glenville, WV; (Lower Cedar Creek community) departed this life suddenly Sunday, October 2, 2022 at his residence with his family. He was born January 23, 1953 in Weston, WV; son of the late Richard Sr. and Gladys May Lamb Peggs. Rick is a graduate of Gilmer County High Read More…
Last show of the season. Wonderful day and awesome people. Thanks to all of our workers, volunteers, and spectators, and of course our show people. A special shout out to Rita Blevins for our cake walk goodies and sending us sweets in the booth. 1. Open Halter: 1st Amber Byrd with Cuervo’s Golden Surprise, 2nd Abby Hildreth with North Country Read More…
Recent reports, both those confirmed and those unconfirmed has raised a plethora of questions regarding the abilities of the Calhoun Board of Education to properly oversee the faculty and students of Calhoun County Schools. A very lengthy report from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the Jeffrey Brannon Bus Accident of 2024 continues to shed Read More…
Three Calhoun County FFA members have earned their American FFA Degrees and will have the honor accepting their Degree Award at the 2025 National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana later this month! Trista Arnold, Jaelyn Jett, and Lindsey Schoolcraft have spent countless hours working towards this degree. Within the National FFA Organization, members have the Read More…
Defendant Jacob McCumbers, who had previously hired an attorney that did not appear for the original Preliminary Hearing set for September 24th, 2025, has recently hired Attorney George Cosenza of Parkersburg, WV. Attorney Cosenza filed a motion on October 1st, 2025 to continue the Preliminary hearing to November 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Read More…