4/17/2023 CHARLESTON, WV – To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to drought, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, April 17, 2023. View the full proclamation HERE The ban, which is necessary due to dry and windy weather conditions expected in the coming days and Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has launched a West Virginia Grown Partner Program to incorporate supporters of local agricultural products into the branding program. West Virginia Grown has historically focused on only those who produce agricultural products. The WVDA wants to expand the reach of the program by bringing in Read More…
The Welfare of Animals Group (WAG) will be humanely trapping feral cats On Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in the Grantsville area, and on Monday, April 20 in the Big Bend area to have them spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ear tipped (the universal sign that a cat has been part of a Trap-Neuter-Return program). We would appreciate Read More…