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ROANE COUNTY, W.Va. — For residents navigating the backroads of rural West Virginia, physical separation from medical facilities has long been a major obstacle to receiving adequate treatment. In critical emergencies — such as cardiac events, strokes, or drug overdoses — travel time can be a lethal factor. However, a grassroots coalition of local officials, Read More…
Guy Daniel Cantley, 53, of Auburn, WV; departed this earthly life suddenly on the morning of Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his residence in Auburn. He was born February 24, 1973 in Beckley, WV; son of the late Danny and Jackie (Bailey) Cantley. Guy is a graduate of Gilmer County High School, class of 1991. Read More…
Rev. Robert Lee Shannon, 94, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, departed this life on April 23, 2026. He was born October 5, 1931, to the late Hiram and Reva (Kittle) Shannon of West Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Shirley Ann (Fullen) Shannon. Robert Read More…
By Gaylen Duskey Well, yes.It was 165 years ago, and it was during a period of war. Nonetheless it was as barbaric as today’s beheading of Christians by Muslim extremists and should be viewed with the same revulsion as any beheading. It is a barbaric act and should never be allowed again, still it happens Read More…
Courtesy Promotion for OVIM’s Contribution to Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department Event.
Photos by April Wilson Tonight at CMHS Lady Red Devils avenged a loss from a few weeks ago they took in Ellenboro. The Red Devils offense came out red hot! Devils had a 5-0 lead going into the third inning thanks in part to a home run blasted into left field by Mandy Johnson. Ritchie Read More…
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University welcomed Governor Patrick Morrisey to campus Wednesday, 4/22/26, as he joined university leadership and state officials to celebrate a $5 million legislative grant aimed at strengthening rural healthcare and workforce development in West Virginia. The funding, approved by the West Virginia Legislature, marks a significant step forward in expanding Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – As of April 23rd, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is reporting that 1,198,019 voters are registered and eligible to participate in West Virginia’s May 12th Primary Election, according to data released today (see the attached file marked “Apr2026“). The total number of registered voters eligible to participate in the election will be finalized before the end of Read More…
Trooper W.T. Raines, filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on January 20, 2026 stating that on Saturday, December 20, 2025 it was reported to him that two separate suspicious transactions occurred at Miller’s Kwik Stop, 7558 South Calhoun Highway, Mount Zion, Calhoun County, West Virginia, involving two African-American Males with out Read More…