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Randall John “Randy” Harold, 69, of Chloe, W.Va., died Friday, August 2, 2024, at home, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1955, at Spencer, W.Va., the son of Dixie L. Wilmoth Harold of Newton, W.Va. and the late John Merrell Harold. Surviving relatives include his wife of 43 years, Beverly Jo Ann Jarvis Read More…
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,169 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,169 new businesses statewide during the month of July according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of five Read More…
TESTS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHEDULED AUGUST 10, 17 AND SEPT. 7 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in August for anyone interested in applying to become a Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO). All candidates for NRPO positions Read More…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that its personnel will be conducting deer spotlight surveys in all WVDNR districts during the months of August and September. During the survey period, WVDNR personnel will be driving designated routes and using spotlights at night to count deer from county roads. Read More…
ANGLER CAUGHT THE 43.51-INCH, 46.70-POUND CHANNEL CATFISH IN WAYNE COUNT SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities continue to amaze and attract Read More…
Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Jerry Bunner is recovering after undergoing thyroid surgery. The Creston area received some of the showers that have been dampening the local area. The drought is far from being over. Other parts of West Virginia, especially up in the mountains, are Read More…
“An association of men who will not quarrel with one another is a thing which has never yet existed, from the greatest confederacy of nations down to a town meeting or a vestry.” Thomas Jefferson. I had to write something on this after just hearing so many naïve, disingenuous or just plain mean comments regarding recent Read More…
Calhoun Varsity Cheerleaders spent Friday and Saturday with WVU Competitive Cheer preparing for the fall 2024 season. Coach Whitney Butler continues to build the cheer squad in hopes of also building a competitive spirit within the girls for the coming seasons cheerleading competitions. There’s more to cheer than just sideline. The sport of cheerleading is Read More…
As we are getting ready for the 2024/25 school year I would like to share a few reminders with you. Immunizations need to be up to date for all new enterers this includes PK and K. Immunizations for 7th and 12th graders need to be up to date this includes the TDap and Menectra requirements. Read More…
