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On November 6th, 2024, Deputy H.M. Stephens took a statement from Terry Hughey, the lead mechanic and shop manager at Drakes Used Cars LLC in Grantsville. Mr. Hughey stated that on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Darren Parsons came into the shop and wanted to test drive a white 2006 GMC Canyon Read More…
With the generous support of the John and Ruth McGee Foundation, Glenville State University is pleased to announce a new five-year scholarship program for primary education majors. This program will provide $100,000 in support for the next five years to our West Virginia students pursuing education degrees. Scholarships will be awarded to high-need students from Read More…
Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,222 New WV Business Registrations for November of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,222 new businesses statewide during the month of November according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of Read More…
Spencer, WV – Mistletoe Melee results – Saturday, December 7th, 2024Owner/promoter – “The Boss Lady” Jessi McCumbersRing announcer: Nick StevensReferees: Smartie Marks and Mike Luckey Brought to you by: Groves Auto Service, Twister’s Garage, and the City Of Spencer 2024 Year End Awards Results:Men’s Wrestler of the Year: Michael AnthonyWomen’s Wrestler of the Year: Sarah Read More…
Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding today during a ceremony held at Boone Memorial Hospital. The program, which launched in October following the appropriation of funds by the West Virginia Legislature during the most recent special session, will improve healthcare infrastructure and services at rural hospitals across West Virginia. Read More…
By Shari Johnson, Publisher The tri-consolidation process of the water systems in Calhoun County has been a source of contention and political manipulation from the beginning. To the general public involved (water customers), so long as their water is coming out of the faucet without issue, their bill is reasonable and they have trust in Read More…
Congratulations to Terry Hickman for winning the 2024 Ridgeview Rivalry Buck Contest. Terry scored this 12 point Buck on Saturday morning December 7, 2024 at 7:45am in Calhoun County. It has 12 scorable points as well as an acorn tip. Terry won $100 for the highest number of points and will be provided with a Read More…
Friday, December 5th, 2024 came and went in the midst of an internet outage in Grantsville and the surrounding areas, which always throws Ridgeview News into a tail spin on news coverage. But, I have to say, the modern outage of wifi did not interfere with the Spirit of Christmas and an old fashioned holiday Read More…
