Community Events News

Stars & Coffee Star Party – Two Day Event

WVAA will be hosting our monthly Stars and Coffee Star Party at Calhoun County Park on November 8 & 9, 2024 (weather permitting) One of the WV’s premier dark-sky sites! The viewing field is a large wide open area, and has power outlets for those that might need them. The event is for beginners to Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice appoints First Lady Cathy Justice to State Board of Education

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed First Lady Cathy Justice to the West Virginia Board of Education. The First Lady has been a tireless advocate for the children of West Virginia and has led numerous initiatives across the state. The hallmark of her service is the Communities In Schools program which has Read More…

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Over 70 Veterans Honored at Gilmer Senior Center

The Gilmer Senior Center in Glenville, WV held their annual Veterans Day Event on Thursday, November 7th, 2024 with a banquet and program honoring the approximately 72-78 veterans in attendance. The Center hosts several events each year for the Senior Center but the Veterans Day event is the largest attended, showing their respect and pride Read More…

News

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption Expands Foster Care Adoption Program Statewide in West Virginia

Governor Jim Justice announced the partnership during his briefing today as part of National Adoption Month and proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month in West Virginia. This collaboration will support the hiring of adoption professionals, known as Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiters, who focus on finding legal permanency for the children who have been in foster care the longest. This includes teenagers, Read More…

News Obituary

Steven Foster Cunningham Obituary

Steven Foster Cunningham. 65, of Grantsville, Wv passed away at his residence on November 3, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Ivan “Foster” and Sadie “Tiny” Richards Cunningham. Graduated from Calhoun County High School class of 1977. Worked all his life in the oil and gas industry, retiring from Read More…

Accident Crimes/Punishment News

Tallhammer Arrested DUI 3rd Following Accident

On November 3rd, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Calhoun County dispatch received a report that a vehicle had ran off the road and into the creek near the address of 812 Sandridge Road, Millstone, WV. The complainant had stated that the driver was walking away from the crash headed towards the intersection of WV Route Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning statewide

​CHARLESTON, WV — To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to dry weather conditions, low water levels in communities, and fire activity, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, November 4, 2024.Click here to view Gov. Justice’s proclamationThe ban, which is necessary due to the Read More…

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Trump, Justice, Morrisey, and the House – Republicans Rule

After garnering a string of wins in crucial swing states, Donald Trump is poised to return to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as the 47th President of the United States of America. According to a Blaze Live Reporter, at 1 a.m., the promised parties at the bars in Washington D.C. were closing up and going home, even after Read More…