Government News

Gov. Justice announces opening of Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund to address food insecurity in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced the launch of the Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund, a $10 million reserve account dedicated to combating food insecurity in West Virginia. The emergency fund supports the state’s largest food banks, Mountaineer Food Bank and Facing Hunger Foodbank. Together, these organizations provide meals to food pantries across all 55 counties in Read More…

News Schools

CMHS Marching Band Competition Results

The CMHS marching band ended their competitive season at the annual West Virginia Marching Band invitational on Saturday October 21st. The judges awarded the band: 2nd place percussion2nd place drum major2nd place band in Class D21st place colorguard2nd place twirlers overall This is the second consecutive year that the band has been awarded 2nd place Read More…

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Fayette County man sentenced to one year in jail for election law violation

Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announces another conviction of an election crime. Fayette County resident Darrell Sharp, II, was indicted in May 2023 for unlawful voter registration and illegal voting. In West Virginia, it is a crime to participate in elections while serving a sentence for a felony conviction, including any period of Read More…

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ATTENTION ALL FALL ATHLETES!

Calhoun Co Varsity Cheer is hosting its first community pep rally this Wednesday at 6pm with the return of the old school bonfire (thanks to student council) to follow!! With Homecoming falling on the same week as youth league cheer comp, middle school volleyball tournament, HS volleyball preparing for post season, youth and middle school Read More…

Opinion

A RURAL WV DEMOCRATIC VIEWPOINT

This post was submitted by Deidre Purdy of the Democratic Executive Committee and does not represent the views or beliefs of Ridgeview News SCIENCE, POLITICS, LIFE & DEATH I read this on page 2 of my local paper last week: “It was noted that the m-rna vaccines make the recipients GMO organisms, that is to say Read More…

Government News

Special Calhoun Commission Meeting held this Morning

Calhoun County Commissioners, Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick met in the Little Courtroom this morning at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering the appointment of a Commissioner to replace Matt Walker. Candidates under consideration were Eric Lupardus, Roger Propst and Dennis Spaur who were the three recommended by the Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee Read More…

Government Holiday News

Deck the Halls with Doggy Paws

Get ready to “Deck the Halls with Doggy Paws” for this year’s First Lady Student Ornament Competition! 🐾🐾 Greetings from the Governor’s Mansion! It is my pleasure to invite students from your school to “Deck the Halls with Doggy Paws” by creating a special Christmas ornament for the 2023 First Lady Student Ornament Competition. This Read More…