News Obituary

Milford Newton Nichols Obituary

Milford Newton Nichols, 76, of Grantsville, died on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, WV. He was born in Charleston, WV, the son of the late Milford K. and Mary Dodrill Nichols. He attended schools in Clay County, Raleigh County, and was a 1966 graduate of Calhoun County High School and Read More…

Hunting News

WVDNR NATURAL RESOURCES POLICE MENTOR 43 YOUTH HUNTERS DURING ANTLERLESS DEER SEASON

AGENCY’S OUTREACH EFFORTS CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUTH HUNTING AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that police officers from its Law Enforcement Section trained and assisted 43 young hunters during the state’s antlerless deer season for youth as part of the agency’s ongoing initiative to recruit Read More…

Faith Opinion

The God of November 6th

By Publisher Shari Johnson (The following article is written from my viewpoint on faith. If it’s not yours, that’s okay, it’s still safe to have your own opinion in America… at least through November 5th) In the realm for which I run, which is a very active group of community and political people, I don’t Read More…

News

WVDOT wins three AASHTO National Awards: Including America’s Transportation Awards People’s Choice for Wellsburg Bridge

The West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) won the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards People’s Choice Award for the Wellsburg Bridge project. The award was announced Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting in Philadelphia. Sponsored by AASHTO, AAA, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces October revenue collections, highlights state’s record of responsible spending and smart tax cuts

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia’s revenue collections surpassed $393 million in October, the fourth month of Fiscal Year 2025.  Current fiscal year revenue estimates are on track to exceed estimated expenses by more than $80 million. This demonstrates West Virginia’s recent record of responsible spending and strategic tax cuts, which allow Read More…

Holiday News

Gov. and First Lady Justice invite West Virginians to submit photos for 2024 Military and First Responder recognition trees

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during this year’s holiday season. This year’s recognition trees will be located in the west rotunda Read More…

Education News Schools

Glenville State University BOG Approves new BA in Health Sciences to Help Combat the Rural Healthcare Crisis

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Board of Governors met this week and approved the new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. This program is a reformulation of existing degree programs within the College of Health Sciences to more transparently prepare students for professional degrees. The concentrations include Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Physical Read More…

News

Calhoun Divorces for October 2024

The following divorce decrees were finalized October 25th, 2024 in the Family Court of Calhoun County. Case 24D20, Petitioner Shelly Lee McCoy vs. Respondent, Michael Alan Northedge, date of marriage November 6th, 2018. Case 24D22, Petitioner Stephanie Renee (Roberts) Richards vs. Respondent Byron Keith Richards, date of marriage June 29, 2019. Case 24D19, Petitioner Darlene Read More…