Northern WC Area Health Education Center Announce CMHS Student Participants
Five Calhoun Middle/High School students have been selected to participate in the Moving Onward and Upward program (MOU) through a partnership with the Northern WV Area Health Education Center (NWVAHEC) and Minnie Hamilton Health System (MHHS) from January through April. Students participating are EmiLee Burns, Ashlyn Boak, Cameron Cottrill, Brylie Wilson, and Emily Basnett. Also Read More…
WVDA PROPOSES LYMANTRIA DISPAR TREATMENTS FOR SPRING 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (spongy moth aka gypsy moth). The WVDA proposes to treat these acres under the WVDA Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Suppression Read More…
Department of Health Issues Alert After West Virginians Potentially Exposed to Measles at Dulles Airport
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5. The confirmed case was an individual who was returning from international travel and is a Maryland resident. Public officials believe West Virginia residents may have been exposed. Listed below is the date, time, and location Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY SIGNS RILEY GAINES ACT INTO LAW
The bill defines sex-based terms and allows for private spaces for women Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey was joined by Riley Gaines and other supporters to sign into law HB 456, the Riley Gaines Act. This bill defines sex-based terms terms like “male” and “female” in the state code to allow for sigle-sex private Read More…
GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY UNVEILS FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND ONLINE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE JOBS AND TOURISM
Charleston, W.Va. – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the creation of “Tourism Works,” an online education program designed to enhance hospitality skills and training among the state’s tourism workforce and everyday West Virginians. The announcement was made with the support of over 200 tourism and hospitality industry professionals at the State Capitol to celebrate the tourism Read More…
Reverend Alan “Ross” Harold Obituary
Reverend Alan “Ross” Harold, 85, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on the evening of March 10, 2025. He was living with his son Doug and surrounded by family in his final days. He is now in the arms of Jesus. Ross was born July 25, 1939 to Rex and Helen Harold. He was born and Read More…
Paula Lee Newell Obituary
Paula Lee Newell, 51, of Palestine,WV, passed away Monday, March10, 2025, at her home. She was born October 28 1973, a daughter of Paul Newell (Joyce) and Sible Lee Nichols Green (Charles) She survived by sons Zachary, Noah, and Matthew; her partner of 25 years Jeff Lyman; grandkids Bella, Damon, Sophia, Bentley, and Carson; step-sister Read More…
2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival at Calhoun County Park
The Second annual Jones and Falls Bluegrass Festival will be held on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 with the all day Jam starting at noon and running throughout the day. Local Musicians and many from across the country will join in the annual event that fills the air of with the sweet sound of some of Read More…
DoHS Collaborates with Local and State Leaders to Address Barriers Within the Foster Care System
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is strengthening its engagement with state and local leaders to drive meaningful improvements in the foster care system. Through strategic collaboration with local legislators, foster care professionals, community stakeholders, and judiciary partners, DoHS is working to enhance protections for children and strengthen support for families across the Read More…