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Gov. Justice announces Revenue Secretary and State Auditor certify 4 percent income tax reduction, file with state tax office

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Revenue Secretary Larry Pack and State Auditor JB McCuskey inked a letter certifying a 4% reduction in West Virginia’s personal income tax. The certification has been filed with the State Tax Division and will take effect January 1, 2025. The Department of Revenue and State Auditor’s Office Read More…

Hunting

WV Black Bear Season & Reglations

Q. AS A WEST VIRGINIA RESIDENT, DO I NEED ANY LICENSE TO BEAR HUNT ON MY OWN PROPERTY? No, but if you decide to hunt on your neighbor’s property (private or public), you need the appropriate hunting licenses. Q. IS BEAR HUNTING LEGAL DURING THE ANTLERLESS AND MUZZLELOADER DEER SEASONS IN DECEMBER? This depends on Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

If you feel different, you drive different. Drive High, get a DUI

CHARLESTON, WV — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers and motorcyclists to drive and ride sober as summer begins to wind down. The National If You Feel Different, You Drive Different campaign runs from August 16, 2024, through Read More…

Community Events News

Brooksville Baptist Church VBS Makes Donation to Northstar

Last night, our executive director Greg Collins traveled to Brooksville Baptist Church in Calhoun County to meet with the folks that recently raised money for North Star during Vacation Bible School.   While there, Greg was presented with a check for $634.04 by this amazing group! Brooksville Baptist Church was the first place in Calhoun Read More…

Schools

Glenville State University Department of Education introduces new Autism Coursework starting Fall 2024

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University is excited to announce new graduate-level Autism coursework starting Fall 2024. This will be offered through two online courses designed to enhance educators’ skills in Autism education. EDSP 570: Foundations of Autism (Fall semester) EDSP 580: Advanced Autism Strategies (Spring semester) Participants must complete 30 hours of field-based classroom Read More…

Guest Writers Opinion

RURAL AMERICA TAKES CENTER STAGE – TIM WALZ FOR VP

The opinion of this writer does not align with the view and opinion of the Ridgeview News. Like the story line of the best adventure fiction, it seemed thatTrump had it in the bag.  Gollum still had the ring of power and the forces of darkness were strong. At the debate, Biden was clearly on the ropes.  Trump pummeled him with lies and Biden’s responses were Read More…

News Obituary

Karen Joan Boatright Obituary

Karen Joan Boatright,  66, of Spencer, WV, passed away August 12, 2024, at Miletree Center, Spencer, WV, after fighting brain cancer. She was born October 18, 1957, to the late Blaine and Elsie’sGreta Gainer Marks. In addition to her parents,  she is preceded in death by a brother Gary Marks. Surviving are her loving son Read More…

Business Community News

Crystal Mersh Shares her Heart Regarding ARC’s Failure to Share the Vision

Below is a transcription of the live video of Crystal Mersh, CEO of The 1982 Foundation. The video was posted to Ridgeview News’ Facebook on Wednesday August 14th, 2024 at approximately 3:15 p.m. We want to give you an update on the 1982 Foundation and where we stand, primarily on our grants and construction. And Read More…