News Obituary

Brandy Jo Carpenter Obituary

Brandy Jo Carpenter, 40, of Spencer, West Virginia, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 8, 2026. She was born March 6, 1986, in Douglasville, GA, a daughter of Cathy Eckman of Arnoldsburg, WV and the late Calvin Carpenter. Brandy was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was known for her great generosity, often Read More…

Community News

Bryner Chapel Cemetery Report

Donations for the year “2025” were: Mark Harris $200Richard Kirby, Carolyn Kelly $150Debbie Kerby, Margaret Kirby, Carolyn Elza, Will Duskey, Joe Miller, Greta Starcher, Denise and Jessie Davis,Donna Tullos $100Jimmy McIntyre $60Fred Kerby, Kathryn Lydick, $50Maureen Wright,  Jennifer Morris $30 Any donations are appreciated.  Send donations to:Bryner Chapel CemeteryC/O Marlene Riggs67 Joker Ridge RD.Mount Zion, WV Read More…

Uncategorized

Unofficial Results of US and WV Primary

U.S. SENATE – DEMOCRAT1 NOMINATED % Complete Precincts Reporting: 1648 of 1648 100%     VOTES % D    RACHEL FETTY ANDERSON 30,743 33% D    JEFFREY V. KESSLER 24,554 27% D    ZACHARY SHREWSBURY 14,973 16% D    THORNTON COOPER 11,736 13% D    RIO PHILLIPS 10,086 11% RACHEL FETTY ANDERSON leading by 6,189 votes U.S. Senate – Republican Read More…

News Politics

Primary Election Results for May 12th Election

The following results are Unofficial Republican for U.S. Senator Republican for U.S. House of Representative 1st District Republican for State Senator 12th District Republican Member of House of Delegates 62nd District Republican for State Executive Committee 12th District Female Republicans for State Executive Committee 12 District Male Republican for Circuit Clerk – Unexpired term Republican Read More…

Community News

South Calhoun Structure Fire

Calhoun Control was contacted at 7:27 a.m. regarding a structure fire in the 2000 block of South Calhoun Highway. A chicken coop fire, possibly started by a heating lamp, ignited the structure which was extinguished by the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Government News Politics

Warner Reports Surge in Voter Turnout

From The Office of WV Secretary of State Kris Warner Secretary of State Kris Warner reports early voting turnout; Surge in voter participation on Friday and Saturday results in more than 8% higher turnout than the last midterm primary election Charleston, W.Va. – The last two days of West Virginia’s early voting period saw a substantial increase in Read More…

News Obituary

John M. Kovach Obituary

John M. Kovach, 63, of Spencer, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Kanawha City, WV. He was born on November 8, 1962, in Middletown, CT and was the son of the late John Kovach. John worked as an electrician. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved pet, Duke. Left behind to Read More…

Community News

Local Preacher Boggs Passes in Wirt County Accident

It is with heavy hearts that the Boggs family shares the following information. On Saturday Steve had been evaluated in Parkersburg for chest pains, and after a stress test came back good, he was released. Yesterday, his pain returned and they were headed back to the hospital. Steve lost consciousness behind the wheel and their Read More…