Community Farming/Agriculture News

Lauren Lovejoy Reaches the gold standard in FFA

Congratulations Lauren Lovejoy on receiving your American FFA Degree Saturday, October 24, 2026. As the highest degree achievable in the National FFA Organization, the American FFA Degree shows an FFA member’s dedication to his or her chapter and state FFA association. It demonstrates the effort FFA members apply toward their supervised agricultural experience and the Read More…

History News Regional News

National Park Service Designates South Charleston, WV as one of New American World War II Heritage Cities

News Release Date: October 16, 2026 WASHINGTON — The National Park Service today announced the designation of 10 jurisdictions as 2026 American World War II Heritage Cities. The congressionally authorized program recognizes communities whose extraordinary contributions to the nation’s World War II home front helped secure Allied victory and whose commitment to preserving that history continues today.  Read More…

Community News Sports

Bonar Honored by Calhoun Football families

Robert Bonar, has for many years served as stat keeper, reporter, and historian of Calhoun County High School Sports. He has faithfully served the community and walked the sidelines, keeping Red Devil fans informed of how the hometown team players were stacking up against the opposing teams. Because of his dedication, Calhoun County Sports honored Read More…

Community Education News Schools

Arnoldsburg Elementary School 1st Nine Weeks 26-27 Honor Roll

Principal’s honor roll – All As Kindergarten – Karina Bremar, Wren Butler, Breslyn Casner, Dominic Harris, Lexi Jefferson, Leelah Long, Samuel Parsons, Korrah Reip, Sawyer Richards First Grade – Charlotte Bain, Alexander Hall, Waylon Hall, Dauson Harris, Scarlett Houchin,  Ryleigh Lane, Dallas Mace, Spencer Parsons, Isaiah Quick, Emma Starcher, Hayden Teykaerts Second grade – Kason Carder, Reed Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

OP ED: COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE KENT LEONHARDT CALLS FOR BALANCE BETWEEN NEW DEVELOPMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION

Charleston, W.Va. —As Commissioner of Agriculture, I recognize the importance of economic development and respect the rights of private landowners to make decisions about how their property is used. However, we must also recognize that West Virginia’s productive farmland is a valuable and limited resource that will become increasingly important as we work to feed a Read More…