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GSU Sports Information ATHENS, W.Va. – The Glenville State Football team had their fourth quarter comeback fall just short in Athens earlier today (Oct. 17), as the Pioneers fell to Concord, 34-31. The Pioneers pieced together nearly 400 yards of total offense while the Mountain Lions amounted 519 yards offensively. 1st QuarterConcord used a pair of late Read More…
I. L. “Ike” Morris, a prominent West Virginia businessman, philanthropist, and devoted supporter of his community and the entire state of West Virginia , passed away on October 19, 2026, at the age of 88. A man of extraordinary vision, determination, and generosity, Ike devoted more than six decades of his life to building businesses, Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – In West Virginia’s 2026 General Election, there are eight Certified Write-In Candidates seeking election, including one statewide federal office and seven legislative offices. There are also several local offices for which local write-in candidates seek election. Certified Write-In Candidates can be viewed on the Secretary of State’s Candidate Listing page here (https://candidates.wvsos.gov/write-in). According Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced its fall trout stocking schedule, affording anglers the opportunity to fish during the peak fall foliage season. During the weeks of Oct. 19 and 26, the WVDNR will stock about 40,000 pounds of trout at nearly 40 lakes and streams across the state. Read More…
Participating in the grand announcement of the 1982 Foundation’s newest addition to the Avalon Campus was: Foundation President Crystal Mersh, Commissioner Eric Lupardus, Connor Boggs, Minnie Hamilton CEO Steve Whited, Speaker Roger Hanshaw, WV Treasurer Larry Pack, Senator Ben Queen, Mark Sarver of WV Water Development Authority, Senator Jim Justice’s representative: Randall Reed- Smith, Senator Read More…
By request of Park Board President, Donald Pitts: When providing the Calhoun County Commission a report on October 13, 2026 of the 2026 Calhoun County Park projects and achievements, there was an accidental oversight that the Board wanted to make sure was addressed. The board failed to mention the great amount of work done by Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today issued the following statement on the passing of West Virginia businessman and philanthropist Ike Morris. Ike Morris made the Mountain State his home, and few people have done more to give back to the state they love. He came to West Virginia with little more than determination and a Read More…
The big Creston Halloween Party will be Saturday, October 24 at 5 P. M. With a covered dish meal. It is the occasion where children of all ages can dress up and “be somebody”. There will be prizes for each age group, starting with infants & toddlers to the “mature”. For details on the meal Read More…
Public invited for a free evening of costumes, games, and spooky fun CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism invites local families to celebrate spooky season with an evening of free, festive fun at the Halloween Bash, on Thursday, October 29, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the West Virginia Culture Center, located in Read More…