CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts. CASE NUMBERS & HOSPITALIZATIONS UPDATEDuring Wednesday’s briefing, Gov. Justice announced that West Virginia’s number of active COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, ICU patients, Read More…
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Calhoun Gilmer Career Center Hosts a Well Attended Job Fair
The Calhoun Gilmer Career Center, in an effort to connect businesses and organizations with students who will soon be seeking employment opportunities, hosted an all day Career Fair for any Freshman through Senior from the County Schools. A wide variety of employers and schools came to present their opportunities and allow students to see their Read More…
W.Va. Guard to deploy in support of U.S. Capitol Police
NEWS | Feb. 23, 2022 By Maj. Holli Nelson West Virginia National Guard Public Affairs CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Approximately 80 Soldiers and Airmen from various units in the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard will depart this week to Washington, D.C. to support security operations for the U.S. Capitol Police. “Our National Guard is just phenomenal and we Read More…
Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for 41 counties ahead of potential flooding
2/23/2022 Downpours and steady rain forecast for much of state tomorrow and Friday CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for 41 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms Read More…
House Recognizes FFA Week – Future Farmers of America
Celebrate National FFA WeekFeb. 19-26, 2022 Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. What better way to show your support of FFA than to get involved in FFA Week? Whether it’s in person, on Read More…
Gov. Justice announces completion of $9.5 million in upgrades at Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley Resort state parks
Governor holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate reopening of Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge after $5.2 million renovation projectDAVIS, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and officials with West Virginia State Parks today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge to celebrate its grand reopening after the completion of Read More…
County Citizens Establish a Go Fund Me Account to Bring Trout to the County Park – Help them now!
Submitted by Cory Boothe The citizens of Calhoun County have an excellent opportunity for recreational activities at the Calhoun County Park. Healthy, fat trout can be stocked this spring at the park for anglers to enjoy. A fisherman’s drag can zing with delight as a brood trout tugs at his line. The goal is to Read More…
Carbaugh Sentenced to Home Confinement in Jackson Circuit Court
On February 11, 2022, the State of West Virginia by Joshua W. Downey, Appointed Special Prosecuting Attorney for Jackson County, West Virginia, and Defendant, Rodney Carbaugh, by counsel Roger Lambert appeared before Judge Lora Dyer to be sentenced in case CC-18-2019-F-55. The defendant, Rodney Carbaugh made plea of guilty to two 2) counts of the Read More…
Gov. Justice, COVID Czar say West Virginia could transition out of pandemic and into endemic “very soon”
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and members of the West Virginia COVID-19 pandemic response leadership team held another news briefing today to update the public on the state’s latest pandemic response and vaccine distribution efforts… WV COVID RESPONSE TEAM: PANDEMIC MAY TRANSITION TO ENDEMIC SOONDuring Monday’s briefing, Gov. Justice and State Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh Read More…
1982 Foundation has Spring Fling Plans in the Works
Crystal Laughlin Mersh met with her volunteers from the previous events to begin the planning of the ”Spring Fling” scheduled for Easter Weekend, April 15th and 16th. Teams were assembled for the weekend of packed festivities to include Food, Follies Return, Sunrise Service Event, Muskey Tournament, Youth Turkey Season Event, Craft Show, Egg Hunt and Read More…