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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Speaking before hundreds of tourism champions, hospitality leaders, and small business owners at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, state officials announced today that West Virginia’s tourism economy has officially reached unprecedented heights, generating an all-time record economic impact of $9.4 billion. “This tourism boom is a direct reflection of the hard work Read More…
Gerald D. Riddle, 75, of Big Bend, passed away on September 20, 2026, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was the son of the late Early Riddle and Georgia Radcliff Riddle Lott. Gerald attended Gilmer County High School. He worked as a truck driver for 22 years before becoming a school bus driver for Read More…
Ridgeview and The Jesus Chick – To a Community in the throws of a Political Battle. What makes me different than “most” News Reporters is the vantage point from which I write. While I would love to get into the emotional side of myself every day when I write, I can’t always allow myself. But Read More…
Saturday September 26 will be the big fall Creston ATV Poker Run. It is supposed to rain all week so there will be lots of mud and water. While laying out the route one chariot landed on its side and a winch & tow straps quickly got the rider and unharmed SXS back on the Read More…
Rickey “Rick” Leon Brannon, Sr., of Parkersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, following a brief period of care and a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He was 81 years old. Born in Elyria, Ohio, in 1944, Rick spent most of his life in West Virginia. Rick was preceded in death Read More…
Betty Ann Hogue, 95, of Millstone, West Virginia, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 14, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Dawn, where she had been lovingly cared for by family for the past six years. Betty was born December 19, 1930, in Seneca County, Ohio, to Chalmer and Mildred Whitman. Her Read More…
West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Medical Services (BMS) invites all licensed providers and their staff to attend the Fall 2026 Virtual Provider Workshops. These essential workshops are designed to ensure you and your organization are fully aware of upcoming developments that may impact your Read More…
Art has always been apart of my life in various forms from childhood. I’ve always said I was the jack of all trades and the master of none, I simply enjoy doing all the things… painting, writing, music, sketching… all the trades that allow me to express the goodness of God. Taking care of Mother Read More…
Judge Anita Harold Ashley scheduled a new trial date for former Calhoun County Commissioner Jacob McCumbers for December 8th, 2026 which will be held in Roane County, West Virginia following the change of venue. McCumbers has been charged with 250 felony counts in connection with allegations that he sexually assaulted a child over a nine-year Read More…
Jeannette Carr Hamilton Bearden July 17, 1930-August 28, 2026 The last and youngest child of George W. Hamilton and Losie E. (Knotts) Hamilton is coming home. Jeannette and her twin, Howard Cook Hamilton, were born at home in Minnora. She is the niece of Minnie Hamilton for whom the health system has been named. Jeannette Read More…