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Target Red – Red Signal Lights and Stop Signs

The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) reminds drivers that law enforcement officers will be targeting motorists who fail to stop at red traffic lights and stop signs during a high visibility enforcement mobilization that runs August 1 through August 15, 2024. “Nationally, drivers running a red light is a serious and extremely dangerous problem; Read More…

Guest Writers Opinion

THE FASTEST WAY TO TANK THE US ECONOMY?  MASS DEPORTATIONS

This article is the Opinion of the writer, Deirdre Purdy, former Chair of the Democratic Party. It does not align, nor do I agree with its content. I publish it to allow their voice in a free country. – Shari Johnson, Publisher On the third day of the Republican National Convention, “Mass Deportations Now” signs were provided. Conventioneersthroughout the audience Read More…

News Obituary

Robert Golinsky Obituary

Robert Scott Golinsky, 53, of Coxs Mill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024, at home. He was born on May 22, 1971, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.Scott graduated from Homer Central High School in Pennsylvania and Glenville State College. He was an elementary Physical Education teacher for over 20 years and most of his Read More…

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Bonnie’s Bus to offer mammograms in Salem, Big Otter, and Charleston

Attention reporters and editors: If you are interested in covering Bonnie’s Bus when it visits your area, please contact Sarah Shaffer, WVU Medicine communications specialist, at sarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.org in advance. Out of respect for patient privacy, please do not show up at the location without scheduling an appropriate time for interviews and/or photos.  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Bonnie’s Bus mobile mammography Read More…

News Obituary

Randall John “Randy” Harold

Randall John “Randy” Harold, 69, of Chloe, W.Va., died Friday, August 2, 2024, at home, after an extended battle with cancer. He was born July 7, 1955, at Spencer, W.Va., the son of Dixie L. Wilmoth Harold of Newton, W.Va. and the late John Merrell Harold. Surviving relatives include his wife of 43 years, Beverly Jo Ann Jarvis Read More…

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…

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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…