News

Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Friday, November 15, in honor of U.S. Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Taylor County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, November 15, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of United States Army Corporal Howard Godwin, Jr.  View Read More…
News Politics

There are Two Anchors to Making America Great Again

At the beginning of the American Revolution, the British identified the Hudson River as key terrain. Taking control of the Valley would sever rebellious New England from the rest of the colonies. To thwart that effort, the Continental Army placed a massive metal chain across the river at West Point. Should British warships attempt to Read More…
West Virginia

West Virginia Department of Human Services Offers Supports for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is committed to supporting youth as they transition from foster care into adulthood. With a focus on comprehensive services, the State continues to expand its offerings to ensure foster youth have the tools they need for a successful transition. “When youth in foster care turn 18, they Read More…
Business News

Calhoun leading the State Once Again in Business Growth

Calhoun County led the state in new business growth for the month;Secretary of State Mac Warner Reports 1,100 New WV Business Registrations for October of 2024 Charleston, W. Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,100 new businesses statewide during the month of October according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.  Calhoun County led the state in Read More…
News Tourism

West Virginia celebrates Inaugural Breeze Airways New York-Newark flight

, Low-cost flights soar in popularity at West Virginia International Yeager Airport CHARLESTON, WV –– Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering point-to-point service between underserved markets across the U.S., today launched nonstop service from Charleston, WV to New York-Newark, NJ, with fares starting from $49* one way. This marks the newest destination served by West Read More…
News Obituary

Brandon Scott Bonilla Obituary

Brandon Scott Bonilla, 39, of Evans, West Virginia (Previously, Big Bend) passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was born November 9, 1984 to Geraldine “Dean Dean” Wilson, in Somerset, Kentucky. He was an avid student of The School of Hard Knock Life and graduated with honors. Brandon worked for Read More…
Uncategorized

Calhoun BOE Meeting – Will the Issues be Addressed?

Calhoun County Board of Education members met at Pleasant Hill Elementary School on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Pleasant Hill School Principal Ashley Cunningham and PHE teaching staff featured several of the PHE students in a presentation of recent activities and accomplishments. Principal Cunningham’s slide show highlighted the school’s goals, Read More…
Government News

November Commission Meeting – Funding Miss Daisy

The information to follow is not opinion, but the facts recorded from the Calhoun County Commission’s November Meeting. The headline refers to the continued bail outs without the consideration of the cause and effect of County finances. I’ll leave you to make your own opinion of their decisions. Prior to the Calhoun County Commission meeting Read More…