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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard argument in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, an important case that will affect energy production nationwide. That is why Attorney General JB McCuskey, alongside Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, led a 26-state coalition in filing an amicus brief in the case to stand up for West Virginia’s energy workers Read More…
Through WVDOT’s Paint the Plow program, the Art 2,3 and 4 classes at Calhoun Middle High School took to painting an official snowplow blade that will be featured statewide for public voting—and then used on our local roads this winter. How cool is that? Calhoun County School’s bus garage loved the idea so much that Read More…
I made myself a Ridgeview News sweatshirt a few weeks ago, (and by made I mean I “Cricuted” and pressed images on it) which in the most autumnal of colors said “Don’t Fall for Fake News.” I thought I was pretty clever, but then it doesn’t take much to entertain me these days. It never Read More…
Gerald Daniel James, of Glenville, WV, passed away on October 2, 2026, from complications from a fall at 91years old. He was born in Normantown, WV on December 17, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Marlin James and Macel Whitesel James; his wife Wilma Coberly James; and a sister, Vera Jean Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that hunters preparing for fall seasons may now consult the 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey, which details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs and forecasts game harvests for the coming year. According Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved his request to extend the deadline for West Virginians impacted by the July flooding to apply for federal disaster assistance. “West Virginians impacted by these floods have been through a lot, and we want to make sure everyone eligible Read More…
Harold L. Sims, 97, of Palestine, WV, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, at Elizabeth Care Center in Elizabeth, WV. He was born July 9, 1929, in Palestine, WV, a son of the late J. Bruce Sims and Ottie McCutcheon Sims. Harold attended Wirt County High School. Throughout his working years, he was employed by Read More…
The Heritage Day and Grand Opening Event held across the Avalon Campus was well attended by visitors who shopped several vendors, toured the newly constructed and newly renovated areas or the former Calhoun County High School The 6th annual Calhoun County Fall Festival and Avalon Open House highlighted the transformation of the facility and allowed Read More…
Creston bingo game will be Saturday, October 10 with the doors opening at noon. Come visit munch on goodies visit and see if you can keep Denise from winning all the games. Lenore Fay Jones, age 90, of Brooksville passed away. She was the daughter of Jay & Mildred Shrader Smith. Robert Sadler, age 72, Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced approximately $19.725 million in investments to modernize, repair, and expand facilities across West Virginia’s state parks, forests, and outdoor recreation areas. Watch the Governor’s announcement here. “West Virginia’s tourism industry is reaching new heights, and our state parks and forests are a big part of that success,” said Read More…