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WEST VIRGINIA — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice participated in several West Virginia Day events, taking them from the State Capitol in Charleston to Independence Hall in Wheeling, commemorating the state’s 161st birthday. WEST VIRGINIA HOT DOG SAUCE CONTEST First Lady Justice announced the winner of her West Virginia Birthday Hot Dog Sauce Contest Read More…
New summer bucket list provides guide for exploration and chance to win a free trip Charleston, WV –– The West Virginia Department of Tourism is encouraging West Virginians – and all those who love West Virginia – to explore the state in honor of its 161st birthday. Launched earlier this week by Governor Justice, the official Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University Director of International Student Services, Bridget Carr, has been selected to receive the 2024 Pete and Betsy Barr Professional Development Award. The award, which was first established in 2010 by former GSU President and First Lady Drs. Peter and Betsy Barr, is rotated annually between Glenville State faculty and Read More…
Join us each year — beginning the third Thursday in June — as the city of Glenville, West Virginia, takes on a marvelous change reminiscent of the old days. See antique cars, the Folk Festival Belles, quilt shows, and Appalachian arts and crafts. Your ears will be treated to the sweet sounds of banjo and Read More…
Charlie is a 3-4 year old lab that was being fostered in Calhoun County but because of the foster family having extenuating circumstances he had to be returned to the Ritchie County Animal Shelter. The Foster mom said that Charlie really needs a family. He is very well behaved and knows the commands of sit, Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $5,532,553.00 in West Virginia Community Corrections Grant program funds to 30 projects statewide. These funds will be used to assist local communities in the establishment and continued operation of community corrections programs. The West Virginia Community Corrections Grant Program is intended to provide a means for Read More…
Hazel Ellen Cottrell Gandee, aged 91, was born February 27, 1933 in Oka, Calhoun County, WV and passed from this earthly life to her heavenly home on June 9, 2024, at Bear Fork, Roane Co., WV. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Hobert Lee and Ada Belle Duffield Cottrell. As a child she Read More…
Summer is the perfect time to meet all of your adventure goals. Check off our summer bucket list for the chance to win a fall getaway. Happy travels! Step 1: Plan Your Adventure Click below for trip inspiration and to begin planning your adventure. Build your own unique itinerary to make sure you check off all 10 Read More…
The opinions of this writer do not align with the opinions of the Ridgeview News. One place Rare Old Bird’s column is published is on a local on-line site, The Ridgeview News. It is always prefaced with a disclaimer that the Bird’s opinions are not those of the publisher, but still, admirably I believe, they do publish it, although Read More…
