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Jerry W. Basnett, 80, of Grantsville, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025, at his home. He was born September 27, 1944, in Kanawha County, WV, a son of the late Fred and Bessie Carpenter Basnett. He was a Correction Officer until he retired in 2009. Surviving is his wife Read More…
Mary Kay (Ball) Dalby, 75, passed away unexpectedly sometime between January 3 and 6, 2025, at her home in Alpharetta, GA. She was born on February 21, 1949, to Loraine Virginia (Stump) Ball and George Edward Ball. She grew up in Grantsville, WV, and was graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1967. Mary Kay Read More…
Weather AlertWinter Weather Advisory issued January 9 at 2:23 PM EST until January 11 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV Calhoun County, WV This Afternoon: A chance of flurries before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Calm wind. Friday: A 30 percent chance Read More…
Carole Ann Hosey, 85 of Grantsville, WV; departed this earthly life in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Meadowbrook Acres Nursing Center in Charleston, WV; following an extended illness. She was born June 1, 1939 in Burnsville NC; daughter of the late Harm and Scottie (Sturms) Kelly. Carole is a Read More…
ANGLERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE A 2025 FISHING LICENSE AND TROUT STAMP SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the return of trout stockings to select lakes and streams around the state. “Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or you’ve been fishing these waters for years, Read More…
The ability for West Virginia High School athletes to transfer Schools has been a topic of conversation during the recent WV Legislature with High School Athletic directors asking for change. According to David Viands, president of the West Virginia athletic director’s association student athletic transfers have exploded over the past two years. Students who used Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – a nationwide effort to raise awareness of evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders (SUDs) and promote resources for individuals and families in need. “January is a time of Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced several leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature. Hanshaw, first elected to the House in 2014, is expected to be elected House Speaker for the fifth time when the House convenes Read More…
Used by permission of www.join1440.com Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced broad changes to the social media company’s content moderation policies yesterday, including ending its US fact-checking program and removing restrictions on sensitive political content on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The CEO claimed Meta’s adoption of more stringent content moderation after the 2016 election led to Read More…
