Health News News

West Virginia State Office of Rural Health unveils newest issue of “Country Roads” magazine as companion to National Rural

Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed that West Virginia will join states across the country in observing National Rural Health Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. In honor of this important occasion, the West Virginia Department of Health’s State Office of Rural Health (SORH) is proud to release the Fall 2024 edition of “Country Roads,” a publication dedicated Read More…

News Obituary

Sonny Lowers Obituary

Sonny Lowers, 86, of Orma, WV, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024. He was born on October 1st, 1938, to the late Henry and Geraldine Lowers, in Clover Ridge, West Virginia. The legacy he leaves behind is one of courage, compassion and unwavering dedication to service. Sonny devoted his life to Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News Week of November 18th

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Sgt. Thomas Fluharty, USA, Retired, is a patient in the hospital. The Creston area received more rain and now there is more water in the river.  It will take quite some time to recharge the aquifers that were depleted. Christine Carter, Read More…

Education News Schools

Outstanding Students of Calhoun Gilmer Career Center

Outstanding Student Leaders for morning and afternoon CTE labs were recognized this week at our fall student assembly on 11-14-24. These students are managers and/or foreman within their simulated workplace companies at our center and act as our student council making an impact within their classrooms and center-wide for improved practices and skill development. Congratulations Read More…

Community Community Events News Tourism

Duane Poling and Stull Families receive County Park Tributes

by Linda Prine Jarvis The Calhoun County Park Trail signage project is accomplished!  The Park Board would like to thank West Virginia University and WVU Extension Service for funding this project which willincrease utilization of the trail and physical activity at Calhoun County Park.  Two Map Signs display the Walking Trail and other features of the park and their locations.  On the trail, Distance Markerssigns will show each half mile walked and enter/exit Read More…

Hunting News

WVDNR REMINDS HUNTERS ABOUT TREE STAND SAFETY

SAFETY COMPLIANCE AND HUNTING REGULATIONS PREVENT ACCIDENTS IN THE FIELD SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With West Virginia’s buck firearms season just around the corner, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is reminding hunters of the importance of adhering to hunting regulations and practicing safe, responsible behavior in the field. “Hunting is a time-honored tradition Read More…