Community News

Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, Will be Closed Beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024

CALHOUN COUNTY, WV – Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, will be closed, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 2.91, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and Friday, August 23, 2024, for several culvert replacements. The roadway will be closed; however, emergency vehicles will be accommodated. The roadway Read More…

News Obituary

Harry Dorn Nettles Obituary

Harry Dorn Nettles, 86, of Gassaway entered into the presence of the Lord Sunday, august 18, 2024 after a short illness. He was born January 3, 1938, at Gip, a son of the late Donnie and Nannie (Stalnaker) Nettles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon (Given) Nettles; Read More…

Government

Warner announces nearly $1 million in Election Security Grants approved by the WV State Election Commission

Charleston, W.Va. – On Monday, West Virginia’s State Election Commission (SEC) approved the latest round of Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant applications filed by counties to further bolster election security and purchase new equipment. The bipartisan SEC voted unanimously on Monday to distribute $970,000 of grant money between all 24 counties that applied this grant cycle. County recipients are Barbour, Berkeley, Braxton, Cabell, Doddridge, Read More…

Community Crimes/Punishment News Public Notice

Warning Regarding Passing a School Bus with Lights Flashing

Sheriff Graham Knight would like to make all citizens aware of the seriousness of passing stopped school buses. Reducing the incidence of illegal passing of stopped school buses is easier said than done. The solution to this complex problem requires the involvement and cooperation of many groups (motorists, school bus drivers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, Read More…

Opinion

COULD WEST VIRGINIA GET ANOTHER SENATOR BYRD – PLEASE!

The opinion of this writer does not align with the opinions and beliefs of The Ridgeview News A West Virginia US Senate seat is open after Joe Manchin bowed out.  The Democratic candidate, Glenn Elliott, is an 8-year mayor of Wheeling, WV, who’s done a great job for the city.  Wheeling has one of the fastest growing economies in West Read More…