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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Museum is now re-open following a temporary closure for essential repairs. Visitors are once again invited to walk the museum’s immersive Discovery Path, which takes guests on a chronological journey through West Virginia’s rich history. The West Virginia State Museum is located at the Culture Center on the State Read More…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia is officially submitting a state-sponsored response to compete for the United States Space Academy, an opportunity that could bring new jobs, investment, and educational opportunities to the Mountain State. Watch Governor Morrisey’s remarks here. “West Virginia helped write the history of America’s space program, and Read More…
Keith Eugene Yoak, 52, of Kenna, West Virginia, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 4, 2026, at WVU Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, West Virginia. He was born March 20, 1974, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, a son of Michael E. and Molly E. Richards Yoak. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Orland G. And Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved additional federal disaster assistance for West Virginia communities affected by severe storms and flooding this summer. “I want to thank President Trump and his administration for approving this assistance and continuing to stand with West Virginia as our communities recover,” said Governor Read More…
On Monday, October 26, the Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats in the Mt. Zion area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate if you would not put food out for them on Sunday, October Read More…
As technology continues to evolve, so do the ways Americans seek information. Increasingly, people turn to social media artificial intelligence tools to answer everyday questions. From what started as a new type of search engine for planning a vacation or researching a school assignment, some AI users are now using these same tools to obtain Read More…
The Calhoun County Middle High School Cross Country Team traveled to the Ritchie County Invitational and turned in several strong performances against a competitive field. Leading the way for the Red Devils was Brooke Tingler, who earned a 5th-place finish in the high school girls race with a time of 23:51.0. Gabi Smith also competed Read More…
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, October 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am AGENDA I. Prayer followed by Pledge II. Call to Order III. Public Comment – Please indicate on the Sign-in Sheet if you wish to address the Commission IV. Review and Approve Minutes V. Unfinished Business a. Review of ARPA Fund Spending (Public Service Districts) VI. New Business a. Consider Proclaiming October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month b. Consider Changing Over/Under Tax Payment Variances to $5.00 c. Consider Read More…