Court News

McKown Arrested for Violation of Domestic Violence Petition

Sergeant N.S. Stepp of the WV State Police filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County stating that on Thursday, July 09, 2026, at approximately 10:30 a.m. he was contacted by a domestic violence victim. The victim stated that she was a Petitioner of a Domestic Violence Petition where Jerry Glenn McKown was Read More…

Government News

Governor Morrisey Announces $1.8M Investment to Address Critical Healthcare Workforce Shortages

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $1.8 million funding opportunity through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help address critical healthcare workforce shortages across West Virginia. The investment is part of the Mountain State Care Force initiative, one of several programs supported through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which is making more Read More…

News Obituary

Benny Riggs Obituary

Benny Riggs, 83, of Mineral Wells, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Wood County, West Virginia. Born on April 19, 1943, in Spencer, West Virginia, Benny was the son of Jim Riggs. Benny proudly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked at Jim’s Steak House in Read More…

Business Government News

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 2,057 New WV Business Registrations for June of 2026

Charleston, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 2,057 new businesses statewide during the month of June according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in June include Kanawha, Berkeley,Monongalia, Raleigh and Jefferson. Top Five Counties in Total New Businesses Registered:1. Kanawha County – 153 new registrations2. Berkeley County – Read More…

Business Government News

Governor Morrisey Signs Portable Benefits Bill, Expanding Opportunities for Independent Workers

ELKINS, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today ceremonially signed House Bill 4009, the Voluntary Portable Benefits Plan Act, a new law that allows businesses to voluntarily contribute toward benefits for independent contractors without changing their employment status. “This is another step forward as we build a stronger economy and create more opportunity in West Virginia,” said Read More…

News Obituary

Connie Sue Nichols Obituary

Connie Sue Nichols, 75, of Elizabeth, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Born on May 23, 1951, in Spencer, West Virginia, Connie was the daughter of the late Earl and Juanita (Carpenter) Reynolds. On October 16, 1968, she married the love of her Read More…

Government News

Monday’s County Commission Meeting has Report of Ruffled Feathers

The Calhoun County Commission met Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.  The Commission opened the meeting by signing a proclamation for the County to “Go Purple” in September 2026 to celebrate that Calhoun County is committed to supporting recovering addicts and raising awareness of the struggle that families face when a member is addicted Read More…