North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC) has dissected the number of forensic interviews that took place during the 2024 calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) to provide the community with a detailed look at what they are doing for Wood County. “When I spoke to the Wood County Commission about the possibility of being included in their budget in November of 2023, Commissioner Couch asked me how Read More…
January Magistrate Disposition Report
Felony Case Reports Misdemeanor Case Reports
Bailey Convicted of
Deputy C.R. Stevens executed a search warrant at 247 Country Lanes Road, Mt. Zion on January 12th 2025. Pursuant to the search warrant Deputy C.R. Stephens located white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine and a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana within the bedroom of Donna Bailey. Bailey took the Deputy directly to Read More…
CMHS WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM ON SALE NOW!
The Winter Sports and Activity Programs were delayed due to circumstances beyond the Cheerleaders control, but they’re now available and worth the wait! The program is filled with school information and beautiful color ads and photographs of students, athletes and more! The $10 cost will go to supporting the CHS Varsity Cheerleading Squad and be Read More…
Weekend Weather Warning of Possible Flooding
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATESUNDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence KY, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia, including Read More…
Exporting 101: Let The Experts Come To You
West Virginia’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation, job creation, and local prosperity. Yet, many business owners may not be aware of the vast resources available to help them grow—especially in expanding to international markets. The State of West Virginia is committed to supporting small businesses through export promotion programs designed Read More…
16TH WINTER BLUES FARMERS MARKET RETURNS WITH OVER 120 WEST VIRGINIA AGRIBUSINESSES
Charleston – The Winter Blues Farmers Market returns for its 16th year on March 1 to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center from noon to 5 p.m. The Market wraps up the annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference (Feb. 26 – March 1), sponsored by WVU Extension and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). Read More…
West Virginia Boasts Perfect Terrain for Winter Adventures
Best Conditions in a Decade Await Skiers, Snowboarders, and Winter Enthusiasts CHARLESTON, WV – Feb. 12, 2025 – West Virginia’s ski season is still in full swing, delivering the best winter conditions in over a decade. While West Virginia was one of the first states in the region to welcome snow this winter, the state’s ski Read More…
Clay and Gilmer Counties led the state in new business growth for the January
Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,301 New WV Business Registrations for January of 2025 Charleston, W.Va. – The WV Secretary of State’s Office registered 1,301 new businesses statewide during the month of January according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Clay County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of seven new business registrations, Read More…