Farming/Agriculture

USDA CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF NEW WORLD SCREWWORM IN THE UNITED STATES ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS WORKING QUICKLY TO PROTECT U.S. LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 3, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and birds. NWS larvae (maggots) burrow into the Read More…

News

Accelerate WV Welcomes 8 Communities to Build Disaster Resilience & Economic Opportunity

Charleston, W.Va. The West Virginia Community Development Hub (The Hub) is pleased to announce the next cohort of Accelerate WV, an 18-month planning program designed to equip participating communities for a more resilient economic future. Through professional coaching services, technical assistance funding for economic development projects, and connections to local, regional, and national resources, Accelerate Read More…

News Obituary

Beverly Ann Carpenter Obituary

Beverly Ann Carpenter, 75, of Cremo, WV, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Beverly was born on September 6, 1950, in Calhoun County. She was the daughter of the late Boyd “Jim” and Virgie (Slider) Duskey. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Victor “Chuck” Carpenter, one son Victor Lee Carpenter; grandchildren, Read More…

News Obituary

Wisteria Faye Metz-Haney Obituary

Wisteria Faye Metz-Haney was born sleeping on June 11, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. Though her time on earth was brief, Wisteria was deeply loved and cherished by her family from the moment they learned of her existence. She brought hopes, dreams, and endless love to those who eagerly awaited her arrival. Read More…

Government News

Calhoun Commission Agenda Set for June 22nd

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGMonday, June 22, 2026@ 5:00 pm AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Family Court/Health Department Building Update b. Consider Health Department Funding Request FY2027 c. Consider Re-allocating ARPA Funds for PSD Emergency Needs VI. New Business a. Consider Annual Reimbursement Agreement for Family Read More…

Hunting News

WVDNR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WATERFOWL HUNT AT MCCLINTIC WMA

HUNTERS HAVE UNTIL AUG. 14 TO APPLY FOR THE OCTOBER HUNT CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that it is accepting applications for a controlled waterfowl hunt, scheduled to take place on Oct. 3-11 at McClintic Wildlife Management Area near Point Pleasant in Mason County. Waterfowl hunters who wish Read More…

Education Government News

GOVERNOR MORRISEY SIGNS BECKSTROM-WOLFE EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today signed a memorandum of understanding with the West Virginia National Guard and Glenville State University that provides a 20 percent tuition discount for eligible Guard members, veterans, and their immediate family members pursuing Criminal Justice degrees online. “West Virginia owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women Read More…

News Politics

Tanner – Lester Resigns from Political Race

Samantha Tanner – Lester, Candidate for WV House of Delegates against incumbent Delegate Roger Hanshaw,  announced on social media  that she is stepping down from her campaign saying that “No political office is worth the safety and peace of her family.” She further said that “Over the course of her campaign for WV House of Read More…