CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced the launch of West Virginia’s Dolly Days Read-a-Thon, a statewide reading challenge celebrating Dolly Parton’s commitment to childhood literacy and encouraging West Virginia students to discover the joy of reading. The challenge begins October 1, 2026, and is open to all West Virginia students in grades K-5. “Fostering Read More…
CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. — Calhoun County native and rising creative professional, Quentin Murphy, has been officially nominated for the West Virginia Creator Awards in the Appalachian Aesthetic category for Photography and Videography. Murphy, known for his cinematic storytelling and authentic visual style, has built a growing reputation for capturing meaningful moments across Appalachia. His work highlights the natural Read More…
Harry Maxwell Jones (“Mack”),91, of Brohard, WV, passed away on January 7, 2024. He was born on August 16, 1932, was the son of the late Pearl and Stella Wilcox Jones. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Karen Jones; daughter Debra Richards; son James Jones; his sisters Ada, Read More…