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Glenville State University Enrollment Increases by 10% Despite State and National Trends

Reflecting on Fall 2024 enrollment numbers, Glenville State University is trending opposite of state and national trends for college enrollment. Comparing their Fall 2023 to Fall 2024 enrollment data, GSU saw a 10% increase in first time freshman enrollment. According to recent data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, national freshman undergraduate enrollment is Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

It’s Time for some Farmer’s Market Therapy

It’s time to chase those winter blues away with a little farmers market therapy! The Annual Winter Blues Farmers Market returns for its 16th year on March 1 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center from 12-5 p.m. Agribusinesses from across the state will set up shop to sample and sell their products. You can Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY ISSUES STATEMENT ON COAL MINER DEATH IN BOONE COUNTY

CHARLESTON, WV – Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the following statement after learning of the death of a coal miner in Boone County: “I’m deeply saddened to hear about the death of one of our brave coal miners, Steven Fields. Steven tragically passed away after an accident at the Progress Surface Mine in Twilight, WV. All Read More…

News Obituary

Rosetta “Connie” Wheeler Toppings Obituary

Rosetta “Connie” (Wheeler) Toppings, 79, of White Pine Rd., Grantsville, WV, gained her wings on January 28, 2025, at CAMC-General, Charleston, WV. She was born May 24, 1945, in Oshkosh, WI, a daughter of the late Alvin and Joyce Alverson Wheeler. She was a homemaker, wife, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. She Read More…

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Local Students join the efforts of Squads Abroad

Squads Abroad has invited high school students and faculty to join a cohort on our Global Medical Academy on 8-day medical service programs around the world in June of 2025. Four Calhoun Students have began their fund raising to have the opportunity to travel and study to a Study Abroad Mobile Health Clinic in Greece. Read More…

Fishing News

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Release of 2025 Sport Fishing Advisory

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) has updated the West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory for 2025. The department partners with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to develop consumption advisories for fish caught in West Virginia waters. Fish consumption advisories are updated each year Read More…

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GOVERNOR PATRICK MORRISEY GIVES UPDATE ON BUDGET SHORTFALLS

CHARLESTON, WV – At a press conference today, Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed members of the media about issues with the state budget. Morrisey took to a whiteboard to lay out specific figures and line items that are contributing to the projected over $400M deficit in fiscal year 2026. The items discussed include: Medicaid: $153M came Read More…