Community Events News

Fall Festival Announced by the 1982 Foundation

Mark your calendar for October 1 for the 2nd Annual Fall Festival. This year we will be celebrating the history and heritage of Calhoun County. We will be looking for folks who make applesauce, jerky, blacksmiths, honey products, molasses, maple syrup, soap making and any other type of heritage product/demonstration……and bluegrass pickers. Also, we will Read More…

News Schools

Eight Inducted into International Education Honor Society at Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Eight Glenville State University students have been installed as new members of the international education honor society, Kappa Delta Pi (KDP). The students all took the oath as the newest KDP members at a ceremony held on campus at the end of the Spring semester. Those inducted included: Abigail Taylor, Madison Shepherd, Heather Read More…

Government News Weather

Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 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 forecast for much of the state through Friday morning. Click here to Read More…

News

Rain Slick Highway Causes Route 16 Accident

Greg Knicely lost control of his 2007 Chevy Silverado on the rain soaked roads of Route 16 just north of Crummies Creek Road between Noon and 1 p.m. today, July 26th. His truck did receive damage after taking down a Dept. of Highway sign and stopping in the ditchl-line a few yards later. West Virginia Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News Uncategorized

July Circuit Court Case results for Tallhammer and Yoak

Brandon Tallhammer pleaded no contest to one count of felony fleeing in a vehicle with reckless indifference on July 19th. His sentencing will occur on a later date. Amy Yoak was found not guilty by reason of mental illness after a bench trial in circuit court on July 21st. She was ordered to Sharpe Hospital Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, amending his call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session to include an additional item for consideration. The additional item asks the Legislature “To clarify and modernize the abortion-related laws currently existing as part of the West Virginia Code, to ensure a coherent, comprehensive Read More…

News Tourism

West Virginia Waterfall Trail Hits 10,000 Check Ins

Nominations are now being accepted for new waterfalls to be added to the trail Charleston, W.Va. – Since its launch in early June, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail has received more than 10,000 participant check-ins in six weeks. With the success of the trail, the Department of Tourism is now accepting nominations for new waterfalls to be added Read More…