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Creston News Week of September 30th

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church & served Holy Communion.  At other churches in the county the problems continue as a result of the General Conference having decided that Scripture is no longer applicable and there are “new truths”.  Actually it is part of a plan to Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces nursing expansion initiative results in record number of nursing graduates in West Virginia

​CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that his successful Nursing Workforce Expansion Program, established two years ago to address West Virginia’s nursing shortage, has helped the state’s colleges and universities produce an all-time high number of nursing graduates. From 2022 to 2023, there was a nearly 15% increase in the number of registered nursing students graduating with Read More…

News Obituary

Marellah Justine Rogers Obituary

M. Justine Rogers, 96, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Roane General Hospital in Spencer, West Virginia. She was a 1946 graduate of Lewis County High School and married the late Lendol Paul Rogers in 1946.  She was previously employed as a Keypunch Operator at Rubber Fabricators, Read More…

Health News News

West Virginia Department of Health Warns Residents of Increased Bee Stings

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources   ​The West Virginia Department of Health is warning residents of a rise in emergency room visits related to bee stings, which have increased significantly compared to last year. With the transition into fall, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as wasps, including yellow jackets and hornets, Read More…

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Friends With Paws celebrates therapy dog at Calhoun County Middle High School

Governor’s Office Press Release MOUNT ZION, WV –  First Lady Cathy Justice announced today that one of the state’s newest therapy dogs through the Friends With Paws program is thriving and doing incredible work at Calhoun County Middle High School. Coco is a male Chocolate Labrador Retriever and was celebrated during a Pup Rally held at Read More…