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Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity of up to $2 million through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Released through the Personal Health Accelerator (PHA) initiative, this marks the final funding opportunity to be released under the WV RHTP. With this announcement, the State has now made available approximately $180 million Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. -Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation ordering flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. “Dolly Parton was a true American icon whose extraordinary talent, generosity, and compassion touched millions of lives. While the world knew Read More…
Next Regular Meetings: Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 9:30 amMonday, September 28, 2026 @ 5:00 pmTuesday*, October 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am (changed due to holiday)Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pmMonday, November 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – Only one regular meeting in NovemberMonday, December 14, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – Only one regular meeting Read More…
Minnie Hamilton Health System will undergo a planned power outage on Tuesday, August 27, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM to support the installation of new electrical equipment. This outage will affect the main building only. During this time, clinical and outpatient services performed in the main building will be unavailable. Portions of the building Read More…
Dolly Parton the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was 80 years old. Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement. She wrote Read More…
Whitewater to Return to West Virginia Last weekend of Gauley Season to coincide with Bridge Day CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In just a few weeks, the New River Gorge National Park will once again transform into a world-renowned whitewater rafting destination, offering some of the most intense whitewater runs in the country. Every fall, more than 60,000 Read More…
First in state to use single-port robotic-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In West Virginia, smoking and lung cancer rates are significantly higher than the national average. With a focus on integrated care and cutting-edge technology, a team at WVU Medicine recently took a significant step to Read More…
Property owners and businesses are encouraged to submit the required forms and applications by the stated deadlines to ensure timely processing and to avoid potential penalties or loss of eligibility for applicable exemptions or classifications. For questions or assistance with any of these forms, please contact the Calhoun County Assessor’s Office during regular business hours Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a new funding opportunity totaling approximately $2.34 million through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The opportunity, offered through the Rural Health Link (RHL) initiative, is intended to expand non-emergency medical transportation capacity across West Virginia by supporting vehicle acquisition and transportation service operations. “Healthcare access starts Read More…
Danny Lynn Badgett, 73, of Big Springs, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at WVU Camden-Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, West Virginia, with his family by his side. He was born February 3, 1953, on Sang Run, Chloe, WV, the youngest of Charter and Geneva (Jarvis) Badgett. Danny was preceded in death by Read More…