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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at state facilities to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “Twenty-five years later, we remember the innocent lives taken from us, the heroes who Read More…
AGENDA September 14, 2026 @ 9:30 am I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business VI. New Business a. Consider Upgrading Equipment (Tasers) – Sheriff Graham Knight VII. Reports Read More…
On Monday, September 21, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Orma and Mt. Zion areas to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for Read More…
A complaint dated in Calhoun Magistrate Court on September 4th,, 2026 by Corporal DC Moore stated that Corporal Moore was contacted by the Wood County Magistrate Court regarding a Sex Offender who has charges through another state. A further check showed that the defendant, Gary Albert Ferrell, registered as a sex offender in Calhoun County, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million award to Ascend WV to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in rural communities across West Virginia, one of several investments being made through the State’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). “We are moving quickly to put these historic resources to work improving healthcare outcomes for Read More…
Trooper J.A. Elkins filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun stating that on September 7, 2026 at approximately 11:45 a.m. he was dispatched by Calhoun 911 to 21830 South Calhoun Highway for a single vehicle ATV crash. Upon arrival at the scene Trooper Elkins observed a male, later identified as Robert L. Murphy Read More…
Secretary of State Kris Warner reports that 252,008 ballots were cast on election day, 98% of the ballots were cast in-person Charleston, W.Va. – Today, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner released the 2026 West Virginia Primary Election Report. The Report is a comprehensive overview of key events leading up to, during, and since West Virginia’s Read More…
The 1982 Foundation has been preparing for the long awaited Grand Opening of the Avalon Campus with a weekend filled with activities and opportunities to view what has been, what is and what will be! It’s time to once again get excited about what Calhoun County has to offer. Performing at 7 p.m. on October Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced significant declines in violent crime, property crime, and drug overdose deaths across West Virginia as his administration continues an aggressive approach to public safety and the drug crisis. “Nothing matters more to me than you and your family’s safety,” said Governor Morrisey. “In West Virginia, we’re taking an aggressive approach Read More…