Calhoun County’s Daily Source for News & Inspiration
Calhoun County Schools Live Resource page is filled with information to keep parents and students up to date on events and information that will help to make a successful school year for everyone. Below are examples posted by staff members that offer encouraging words, information and links. You can book mark the page to keep Read More…
A black pickup truck impaled on the guardrail at the top of the Creston Hill the other evening. While the drought continues Creston & Burning Springs had some rain Saturday night & Sunday morning. This time it was enough to settle the dust. Lots of folks went to the Wirt County Fair and now it Read More…
Dottie Grace Starcher, 89, of Ivydale, WV, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024, at her home. She was born January 11, 1935, at Ivydale, WV, a daughter of the late Walton and Glenice Jarvis Deal. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by grandson James Howard. She is survived by her husband Read More…
Of all the places in the world, I highly doubt that there is any place that is filled with as many talented people as Calhoun. There may be some places that are equal, but not greater per capita. And none as eclectic and interesting as “Houners.” Some are home grown, some are transplants, some are Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor’s Office Read More…
Q. AS A WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENT, DO I NEED ANY LICENSE TO BEAR HUNT ON MY OWN PROPERTY? No, but if you decide to hunt on your neighbor’s property (private or public), you need the appropriate hunting licenses. Q. IS BEAR HUNTING LEGAL DURING THE ANTLERLESS AND MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS IN DECEMBER? This depends on Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers and motorcyclists to drive and ride sober as summer begins to wind down. The National If You Feel Different, You Drive Different campaign runs from August 16, 2024, through Read More…
Week of August 11, 2024 Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. He will be on vacation for two weeks so the next two Sundays there will be only Sunday School starting at 9 A. M. Ola Mowrey noted that her brother Dennis Norman has a 100% blockage Read More…
Last night, our executive director Greg Collins traveled to Brooksville Baptist Church in Calhoun County to meet with the folks that recently raised money for North Star during Vacation Bible School. While there, Greg was presented with a check for $634.04 by this amazing group! Brooksville Baptist Church was the first place in Calhoun Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University is excited to announce new graduate-level Autism coursework starting Fall 2024. This will be offered through two online courses designed to enhance educators’ skills in Autism education. EDSP 570: Foundations of Autism (Fall semester) EDSP 580: Advanced Autism Strategies (Spring semester) Participants must complete 30 hours of field-based classroom Read More…
