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WVDOT: Paving projects funded by $150 million supplemental budget appropriation are underway

In the Kanawha Valley, there are 139 paving projects covered by the funding in the counties of Boone, Clay, Kanawha, Mason, Putnam, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, and Wayne, including the ongoing paving of WV 10 in Logan County, from Stollings to Melville. Eighteen paving projects are completed in WVDOH District 2 including 3.24 miles of Read More…

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Creston News

Mrs. Kevin Gillespie brought the message at the Burning Springs M.E. Church since her husband was up until 4 A. M. With his 89 year old father Silvester in the emergency room. Garnet was shopping in Pettyville and noticed a Creston resident.  She said to say hello to Nancy and put it in the Creston Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to dangerous drought conditions

CHARLESTON, WV — In an effort to support West Virginia’s farming community, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused dangerous drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have impacted the entire state.“This drought has Read More…

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Calhoun Currently in a Severe Drought State

West Virginia Drought Report: According to and drought.gov and plantmaps.com , as of July 23, 2024 approximately 95% (23091 square miles) of West Virginia is under drought conditions and 5% (1138 square miles) is Abnormally dry. Advice from Ready.gov During the current state of Drought is: Always observe state and local restrictions on water use Read More…

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The Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future

Martinsburg, WV – Although West Virginia has borne the tragic distinction of the highest overdose rate per capita for nearly a decade, the Mountain State is resolute in reclaiming its future. Through the grassroots efforts of The Hope Dealer Project, West Virginia is making history by leading a statewide movement towards recovery and hope In a Read More…

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City of Vienna Includes North Star CAC in Budget

Pictured:  Chief Carl Powell, Greg Collins, Mayor Randy Rapp On Monday, North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) received a check from the City of Vienna for $15,000.  Vienna City Council voted to include North Star in the budget to help support their mission.  Of the 21 child advocacy centers in West Virginia, nine (9) are receiving county funding and three (3) are receiving Read More…