Save the Children is proud to announce that it has been providing a free Kindergarten Readiness program to families in Calhoun for the past seven years. This program has been designed to help children achieve their full potential and arrive at Kindergarten ready and excited to learn. Through this program, families can access resources that Read More…
Gov. Justice announces success of Operation October Sky, seizure of meth, fentanyl, heroin, dangerous weapons
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today the successful outcome of Operation October Sky, an aggressive initiative to combat the ongoing drug crisis in West Virginia. This operation resulted in significant drug seizures and numerous arrests. During the week-long operation, which ran from October 7-14, over 30 law enforcement agencies across West Virginia seized more than 28 Read More…
ov. Justice launches Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40M of funding for important healthcare projects
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the Rural Hospitals Grant Program, which will supply $40 million of funds to enhance healthcare services in West Virginia. The money will allow rural hospitals to undertake important projects, including building upgrades, equipment purchases, and improvements in patient care. The money was appropriated in the most recent special session. Click here to Read More…
Status Hearing on High Profile Case and Others in Circuit Court
A now-former Calhoun County Schools bus driver, Jeffrey Brannon, appeared for a status hearing in the Court of Judge Anita Harold Ashley, Thursday, October 24th, 2024 by Microsoft teams video. Mr. Brannon, charged with DUI Resulting in Serious Injury (3 counts), Gross Child Neglect Resulting in Risk of Death (16 counts) and Child Neglect Resulting Read More…
West Virginia’s early voting in-person period begins today
Charleston, W.Va. – Registered West Virginia voters wanting to participate in the November General Election will be given the opportunity to vote early and in person starting today. According to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner, West Virginia offers 10 days of early voting, including two Saturdays, between October 23 and November 2. Early voting takes Read More…
Norman Promoted to Cadet Master Sergeant
C/MSgt Kyle A. Norman was promoted in a ceremony at the Calhoun Composite Squadron on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 by Major Donna Umstead. The Civil Air Patrol, the official civilian auxiliary of the Air Force, was established nearly 70 years ago with a three-pronged mission – to conduct search-and-rescue and disaster-relief operations, provide aerospace education to Read More…
WEST VIRGINIA’S SMALL GAME AND FURBEARER SEASONS OPEN NOV. 2
HUNTERS AND TRAPPERS ARE REMINDED TO PURCHASE THEIR LICENSE AND CHECK THEIR GAME SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced that hunting and trapping seasons for several small game and fur-bearing species are set to open in West Virginia on Nov. 2. “West Virginia has a hunting season for Read More…
Two Pleas, Two Continuances in Circuit Court on Tuesday
Edward A. Fields appeared before Judge Anita Harold Ashley in Calhoun Circuit Court on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in case 24-F-16. Although on the docket for trial a plea agreement was reached between Prosecuting Attorney Michael Hicks and Defense Attorney Daniel F. Minardi. When asked what evidence the State had to prove cause for a Read More…
WVDOT ready for winter weather, with planned routes and plenty of salt
West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) garages across the state have been busy preparing for Snow Removal and Ice Control (SRIC) operations as the cold weather months are ahead. Crews conduct dry runs, perform equipment maintenance and testing like making sure plow attachments and salt spreaders are working and properly adjusted, and finish training during Read More…