Business News

Wirt County led the state in new business growth for the month

Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,169 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,169 new businesses statewide during the month of July according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.  Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of five Read More…

News

WVDNR Announces Physical Agility Testing Dates for Natural Resources Police Officer Jobs

TESTS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHEDULED AUGUST 10, 17 AND SEPT. 7 SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resource (WVDNR) announced today that physical agility tests (PAT) have been scheduled in August for anyone interested in applying to become a Natural Resources Police Officer (NRPO). All candidates for NRPO positions Read More…

Hunting News West Virginia

Survey is an Important Part of the WV White-tailed Deer Management Plan

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that its personnel will be conducting deer spotlight surveys in all WVDNR districts during the months of August and September. During the survey period, WVDNR personnel will be driving designated routes and using spotlights at night to count deer from county roads. Read More…

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WEST VIRGINIA ANGLER CATCHES RECORD CHANNEL CATFISH

ANGLER CAUGHT THE 43.51-INCH, 46.70-POUND CHANNEL CATFISH IN WAYNE COUNT SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that an angler from Wayne has caught a state record channel catfish, marking the sixth state record catch of 2024 so far. “West Virginia’s incredible fishing opportunities continue to amaze and attract Read More…

Guest Writers News

Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Jerry Bunner is recovering after undergoing thyroid surgery. The Creston area received some of the showers that have been dampening the local area.  The drought is far from being over.  Other parts of West Virginia, especially up in the mountains, are Read More…

Community News Schools

Calhoun Varsity Cheerleaders Prepare for Season with Practice, Performance & Positivity

Calhoun Varsity Cheerleaders spent Friday and Saturday with WVU Competitive Cheer preparing for the fall 2024 season. Coach Whitney Butler continues to build the cheer squad in hopes of also building a competitive spirit within the girls for the coming seasons cheerleading competitions. There’s more to cheer than just sideline. The sport of cheerleading is Read More…

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Nurse Trudi sends out a friendly reminder to parents of school children

As we are getting ready for the 2024/25 school year I would like to share a few reminders with you. Immunizations need to be up to date for all new enterers this includes PK and K. Immunizations for 7th and 12th graders need to be up to date this includes the TDap and Menectra requirements. Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces $328.2 million collections for first month in new fiscal year

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today that West Virginia registered collections of $328.2 million for the month of July, the first month in the new fiscal year, which are $2.2 million below the estimate. Comments related to Fiscal Year 2025 results:The West Virginia Department of Revenue is very confident the State will exceed revenue targets Read More…