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WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – At an event announcing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) new K-9 Program, Gov. Jim Justice made a surprise announcement of a $6,000 pay raise for all WVDNR Police officers. The wage increase will take effect immediately and will apply to all active WVDNR Police officers and Read More…
246 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022 Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Northwest Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Northwest Randolph- 246 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia and much of West Virginia. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight. Hazardous weather is not Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia due to the winter storm event forecast to hit the state this week. The National Weather Service predicts heavy snow, freezing rains, dangerous wind chills, and strong winds beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, continuing throughout the Read More…
PLEASE SHARE BROADLY….EVERYONE WELCOME….COME READY TO WORK 🙂2023 Bootstrap Planning meeting on January 21 10:00 to 4:00. Lunch will be provided. Location will be confirmed. We have a lot to plan and a lot do discuss as we now have 6 projects. They are:Recreational Development (Kyerstan Perkins/Eric Lupardus)Farm to Table (Sandee Jeff Church)Recovery Support (Aaron Read More…
Washington, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced a $2.5 million grant through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Phase 1 renovation of the Minnie Hamilton Hospital in Read More…
According to the National Weather Service it looks like Santa’s sleigh could be landing in snow in the southern portion of Calhoun but the Northern areas of the County are not expected to receive accumulation. The good news is the mud will likely be frozen from the colder than normal temperatures.
From smartwatches and robots to video games and apps – today’s digital world runs on code. AtWest Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Code Camp, youth from across the state will have the opportunity to learn one of the world’s most in-demand skills through fun, hands-on coding activities. This annual weekend camp will be held on Feb. 24-26, Read More…
HOLISTIC FOLK by Janet Cowger-Fleigel “I have no gift to bring, Pa rum pum pum pum. That’s fit to give our king, Pa rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum, Rum pum pum pum.” It’s that time of year and I’m singing loud and proud. But here’s the thing–I can’t sing. Are you familiar with Read More…
Rev. Keith Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Albert “Bub” Ferrell, age 50, died at home after acquiring the new RSV virus. He had been sick at work and went home to go lie down & rest. He worked for Momentum Pipeline at Mt. Zion. Dr. Fauci, the hero Read More…
Dara Renee Stephenson, 45, born January 14, 1977, entered into rest on December 11, 2022. Dara was proceeded into death by her father, Samuel Leon Stephenson. Dara is survived by her mother Beulah Stephenson, her children’s father, Robert Deal Sr. daughter, Kara Deal “Karebear” and companion Thomas Stone and Dara’s son Robert Deal Jr “Pumba.” Read More…