On March 25 and 26, eight Calhoun-Gilmer Career Center students with advisors traveled to Fairmont State University to compete at the 2022 SkillsUSA West Virginia State Leadership & Skills Conference. We are excitedto report that Ryan Beron is the State Champion Welder placing 1st and earning a Gold Medal in Welding (High School) and Amber Hatfield placed 2nd earning a Silver Read More…
The DEP looks to expand its Dilapidated Properties Program. The program helps county commissions and municipalities remediate abandoned and dilapidated structures like this house in Nitro by reimbursing communities for demolition projects and qualified associated expenses. Governor Jim Justice announced $9.2 million in grant funding for the 21 communities participating in the program’s pilot phase Read More…
State Farm and the NFPA is teaming up with local Fire Departments during Fire Prevention Week™, October 5-11, to better educate residents about the fire risks of lithium-ion batteries. The official theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Charge into Safety™: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home,” which reinforces how to buy, charge, and dispose of/recycle lithium-ion Read More…
