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James Robert Toombs, Sr, 77, of Rosedale, WV, passed away June 3, 2024, in Charleston, WV. He was born on August 29,1946, in Arlington, VA, to Amos Toombs & Dora Reid. In recent years he has enjoyed the peaceful lifestyle afforded to him in retirement at his home in Rosedale, WV. He worked many years Read More…
On June 4th, 2024, Deputy Hannah Stephens received a complaint from Cha-Ti’s convenience store for three shoplifted items totaling $105.97. This was confirmed by video surveilance showing two individuals: one identified as Bianca Cooksey-Vigil and the other an unidentified male. A search warrant was executed on the residence of Cooksey-Vigil at 150 Nobe Road, Big Read More…
Photos by Terry Hickman The Calhoun County Wood Festival has always been a time when memories are made, as children enjoy the opportunity of a local carnival, school alumni return to catch up with friends of days gone by and the local community comes together to enjoy the company of one another, the food and Read More…
Several Roane County 4-H member recently participated in the virtual state 4-H presentation contest. They had to qualify at the Roane County 4-H County Round-up by scoring a 90 or above to advance to the state level. Below are the blue and red state winners: Blue • Garrett Brabham, Reedy Lucky 4-H Club, “Let’s Go Fishing” • Brogan Burdette, Read More…
In a complaint filed in Calhoun Magistrate Court on May 10th, 2024, Trooper Brian E. Young stated that on or about April 10, 2024, the accused, Michael Neal, entered a locked residence, located at 319 Granny She Rd, Chloe, Calhoun County, WV, while no one was present, and removed multiple household items. Items reported missing Read More…
The 2024 Calhoun Wood Festival is filled with some delightful goodies, handmade crafts and an opportunity to meet local community members. Carl and Chris Ballengee have their Search and Rescue crew, the always popular band booster hot dogs are there as well as Ribs and Pork BBQ by the 1982 Foundation, Handcrafted quilts, freeze dried Read More…
Mrs.Melva Stull of Grantsville has been chosen to represent Calhoun County at WestVirginia State Folk Festival in Glenville June 21-23, the Belles are an honored guest in many events, exhibiting the Spirit of a Pioneer woman chosen because they are community-minded, charitable and, a leader. These “Goodwill Ambassadors ”are a unique feature of the Folk Read More…
Charleston, W.Va – WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states joined to bring legal action against an Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would federalize state elections. On Tuesday, May 28, the Secretaries of State in West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wyoming filed Read More…
