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Charleston, W.Va. —Kanawha County has now been added to the list of West Virginia counties where the invasive pest spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected. An infestation of SLF was detected in St. Albans near the intersection of W. Main Street and Strawberry Road. The United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) Read More…
In a complaint filed in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County by Trooper J.A. Elkins, the Trooper stated that on July 16th, 2026 at approximately 10:41 p.m. he was notified of a domestic situation located at 14041 S. Calhoun Highway, Arnoldsburg, WV. Trooper Elkins was contacted the victim, who stated that her boyfriend, Christopher S. Read More…
The Triple Nickel – Where Every Mile Tells a Story Some roads get you from one place to another. Then there are roads like Ohio State Route 555—the Triple Nickel—that remind you why you ever fell in love with wandering in the first place. This wasn’t about racing through curves or chasing a destination. It was Read More…
Since Calhoun County is too busy to answer a question, yet multiple questions, here are the answers. Now here are some new ones to ask. With a bit of research (about 10 minutes) I found that a PSC report from 2014 had Mt Zion listed as #353 out of 369 which is not good. Maybe Read More…
Kittle’s Hardware Where Every Nail, Every Board, and Every Handshake Tells a Story Some places survive because they adapt. Others survive because they never forget who they are. Nestled in the heart of Union, West Virginia, Kittle’s Hardware is one of those rare places where time hasn’t stood still—it has simply been respected. Long before Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today welcomed Carl E. Ayers as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services. Ayers, a veteran human services administrator with nearly 30 years of leadership experience, officially began serving as Secretary today. “West Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens deserve a Department of Human Services that is effective, accountable, and Read More…
The big summer Creston ATV Poker Run will be Saturday July 25 at the Creston Community Building. Biscuits & gravy will be ready by 8 A. M. And rides can leave at 9 AM and signups end at noon. The ride is family friendly although there a couple of places where a winch or tow Read More…
Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Executive Director to lead our nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center into its next chapter of growth and service. About North Star Child Advocacy Center North Star CAC is a safe, Read More…
David Allen Fought, 61, of Rockport, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 29, 1965, in Wood County, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles “Donnie” Fought and Helen Reed Fought. David was a 1985 graduate of Wirt County High School. He dedicated more Read More…