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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…
I wish more citizens were this attentive to their community… Shari Johnson, Publisher, Ridgeview News Shari,Good morning and I hope all is well with you and your family. You may have thought that I was satisfied by the answers provided. I am following up on the Monday Mount Zion PSD meeting that I could not Read More…
Wilburt H. “Bub” Shackleford, 84, of Linn, WV; departed this earthly life in the late afternoon hours of Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at the Glenville Health and Rehab Center in in Glenville, WV; following an extended illness. He was born September 30, 1941 in Linn, and is the son of the late Harvey and Ella Read More…
Spooky statewide trail offering exclusive prizes CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced the return of the popular West Virginia Paranormal Trail. Since its official launch in 2024, the trail has received nearly 14,000 sign-ups from visitors around the globe and includes 20 hair-raising locations. This free, self-guided experience highlights some of Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – WV Secretary of State Kris Warner announced today that Cabell County residents Jan Hite King and Kimberly Maynard have been convicted of one count each of False Swearing in connection with violations of West Virginia election law. The convictions stem from actions taken during the 2022 Primary Election cycle, when King and Maynard Read More…
Five-Year Transformation in Calhoun County October 2-3 event will feature guided tours, “Built to Last,” local makers, food, music and family activities at the former Calhoun County High School. GRANTSVILLE, W.Va. – The 1982 Foundation will welcome the public to Avalon on October 2-3, 2026, for the 6th Annual Fall Festival and Avalon Open House, Read More…
The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) is proud to announce the launch of a new, public-facing data dashboard designed to bring accessibility to West Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC). “We are working diligently to make our services more accessible Read More…