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GOVERNOR MORRISEY WELCOMES CARL AYERS AS SECRETARY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today welcomed Carl E. Ayers as Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services. Ayers, a veteran human services administrator with nearly 30 years of leadership experience, officially began serving as Secretary today. “West Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens deserve a Department of Human Services that is effective, accountable, and Read More…

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North Star Child Advocacy Center is Hiring an Executive Director

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Lives of Children North Star Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Executive Director to lead our nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center into its next chapter of growth and service. About North Star Child Advocacy Center North Star CAC is a safe, Read More…

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David Allen Fought Obituary

David Allen Fought, 61, of Rockport, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on June 29, 1965, in Wood County, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles “Donnie” Fought and Helen Reed Fought. David was a 1985 graduate of Wirt County High School. He dedicated more Read More…

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Owen Arnold Obituary

Owen Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Born on June 9, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Owen was known by many as “The Carpet Man”, a trade he dedicated much of his life to. When he wasn’t working, Owen was happiest doing the things he loved most. Read More…

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View from Calhoun County Park – 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks August 12-13

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12–13, with the best viewing between midnight and dawn. Rates will hit 50 to 100 meteors per hour, and with a new moon occurring on August 12, skies will be perfectly dark and free of moonlight interference. [1, 2, 3] To get the best views of the Perseids in Calhoun Read More…

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Michael Collin’s Obituary

Michael George Collins, 52, of Grantsville, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Miletree Center, Spencer, WV. He was born July 18, 1974, at Grantsville, WV, a son of William Arnold Collins and the late Loretta Mae Perkins Collins. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by an infant Read More…

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Governor Morrisey Announces $10.5 Million to Help West Virginians Overcome Health Barriers and Return to Work

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $10.5 million in funding opportunities through the State’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to help West Virginians overcome health-related barriers to employment and successfully return to the workforce. Released under the Health to Prosperity (HTP) initiative, the funding opportunities are part of the $145 million made available to Read More…

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WVDEP Advises Residents to Monitor Air Quality Forecasts as Wildfire Smoke May Impact West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is encouraging residents to monitor air quality conditions over the next several days as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to move into the region. Current forecasts indicate air quality may be impacted across portions of the state beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing into Read More…