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William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital to Launch Acupuncture Detoxification Therapy Pilot Program

6/13/2024 The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities (DHF) is pleased to announce an incoming acupuncture pilot program at William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital that will help ease patients through the detoxification process, while relieving anxiety, stress, paranoia, aggression, and other behaviors.  Sharpe Hospital Unit Manager Theresa Hoskins, MSN-RN, will lead the pilot program, which Read More…

Hunting News

Looking for a Shooting Range? WV has 29

The WV DNR list 29 shooting ranges across the State where you can practice your skills. Whether you want to become a better hunter or just hone your marksmanship, you can find a shooting range nearby at a wildlife management area, state forest or other location.  District 1 Shooting Ranges Dents Run *Location: Marion County – Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces Water Development Authority approves five additional economic enhancement projects, celebrates five decades of service in WV

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved funding for another five Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEFG) projects. To date, the WDA has awarded 174 EEGF grants totaling over $427 million with a total project cost of $1,895,017,779 since the program’s inception in April 2022. It was at that Read More…

Community Events News

Calhoun County Wood Festival Arm Wrestling Results

The Arm Wrestling competition held on Saturday of the Calhoun County Wood Festival had the following results: Arm WrestlingYouth5-71-Noah Robinson2-Aaron Cunningham 11-131-Elijah Robinson2-Justin Cunningham Ladies right1-Erin Barnhart2-Eva Dittmar3-Barb Siers Men’s NOVICE rt1-John King2-Jacob Wagner3-Hayden Scott Men’s rt1541- Lawrence Bell Left1-Lawrence Bell Men’s 1761-Josh Bunner2-Lawrence Bell Left1-Josh Bunner2- Lawrence Bell Men’s 220 Right1-Men’s 220 left1- Scott Read More…

Accident News

Peanut causes Two Vehicle Collision on Mt. Zion

A Wednesday afternoon drive for David Turner quickly turned serious when his Chihuahua mix dog “Peanut” attempted to jump out his open truck window. Turner’s vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a soda pop semi truck causing serious damage to both vehicles. The semi driver was uninjured but Mr. Turner was “stoved and Read More…