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join1440.com President-elect Donald Trump will be formally sworn in today, becoming the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony comes eight years after he was sworn in for his first term and makes Trump only the second US president to serve nonconsecutive terms alongside Grover Cleveland (1885-89, 1893-97). Former Ohio Sen. JD Vance will become the Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued a proclamation today ordering flags to be flown at full staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, to celebrate the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. The order applies to the West Virginia State Capitol and all government buildings. “West Virginians are excited to celebrate this historic day and Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Due to the predicted extreme weather in the coming days, Governor Morrisey is urging all West Virginians to be vigilant and prepared for expected extreme cold and winter weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Cold Watches and Warnings and predicts extreme weather conditions from Sunday, January 19, 2025, through Read More…
Principal’s honor roll – All As Kindergarten – Brier Arnold, Rylan Arthur, Kason Carder, Lilith Craddock, Edith Goodrich, Greyson Grogg, Ronin Gungle, Hal’Lee Hughes, Sofia Jones, Lydia Long, Kaden Marks, Alivia Nichols, Henry Poore, Memphis Quick First Grade – Natalia Bremar, Ethan Fitzwater, Alaina McClain, River Parsons, Hadley Propst Second grade – Kimber Batton, Lydia Read More…
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Nida of Creston, WV, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 75. Pat passed peacefully, surrounded by family, after her third courageous battle with breast cancer. Pat was born on March 3, 1949, in Creston, West Virginia, to Oris and Sylvia Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Committee will be hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner event. This years’ event will be the celebration of faith, family and freedom a concert by Johnny Staats and the Cossin Brother. Nothing speaks Appalachian America better than a night of first class bluegrass and great food. Tickets will go on sale Read More…
Betty Faynell Wagoner, 87, of Big Bend, WV, passed away January 15, 2025. She was born November 10, 1937 to the late James O. and Lola E. Cox Kirby. Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, sewing, and being with family and friends. She was a member of Spruce Hollow Community Church. Betty was Read More…
On Tuesday January 14th, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Calhoun County 911 Dispatch received a phone call from a witness who had followed a red in color 2023 Jeep Compass bearing a Mississippi Registration from Arnoldsburg, WV along WV Rt. 16 to Grantsville, WV. The witness stated that the vehicle was all over the roadway Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for matching (50-50) historic preservation Development Grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Department of Arts, Culture and History. Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation, or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Applications must be submitted through the online Read More…
