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The Little Kanawha Reading Series is thrilled to announce a captivating literary event featuring poet Matthew Wimberley. The reading will take place on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. in the Robert F. Kidd Library, situated on the picturesque campus of Glenville State University. Matthew Wimberley, a native of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has made Read More…
Dana Paul Starcher, 67, of Arnoldsburg, WV, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2023. Even through a tragic departure of this life, Dana left behind his loving heart as a beacon of light for all who knew and loved him. He was born August 10, 1956, in Calhoun County. He was the son of the Read More…
According to the post on the porch, the Calhoun County Commission will be meeting on September 26th, 2023 for the consideration of five applicants for the appointment of the Calhoun County Commission position vacated by Matt Walker. Those applying for the position are Carl Collins of Big Springs, Ralph Cunningham of Grantsville, Alice Holmes of Read More…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The ginseng 2023 harvest season is now open and will continue through Wednesday, November 30 The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) announced. Observing the legal season and regulations helps preserve Appalachia’s threatened and endangered wild ginseng. Harvesting pulls up the ginseng root, ending the plant’s ability to replace itself with new Read More…
The Calhoun County Republican Executive Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department. Join with the Fastest growing Political Party in the County, determined to change the political and business climate in Calhoun County. The Citizens of Calhoun County deserve representatives that will listen to them, and do all they can Read More…
Submitted by Deirdre Purdy A Few Things We Might All Agree On If ordinary people on the right and the left could unite on things like breaking up corporate power, our world would look very different than it does. In the last 40 years, American business has become corporate business. Three major airlines dominate the skies. 70% of beer is sold by two Read More…
Commissioners Craig Arthur and Kevin Helmick will soon be making their third appointment of a County official in 2023. On the heals of the resignations of Sheriff Warren Basnett and Prosecuting Attorney Nigel Jeffries, the Commission will now be appointing a replacement for their resigning Commissioner Matt Walker (Republican). Politics being what it is, there Read More…
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Photos by Clear Blue Skys Studios Calhoun Youth Football travelled to Clay County on Sunday September 17th and came away with a sweep. On a rainy, muddy day Calhoun was able to take care of the ball and bring home 4 wins. The day started off with the flag team where Read More…
Submitted by Kevin Cunningham Images by Whitney Butler On Thursday September 14th Calhoun Middle School took a long bus ride to Wahama. The boys got off the bus and got off to a slow start giving up 16 first quarter points to Wahama. After the 1st quarter the defense tightened up and held them scoreless Read More…
Calhoun Middle School Athletic Boosters will be holding a meeting, tomorrow, TODAY, SEPTEMBER 19th at 5pm in the commons area. Whitney Butler strongly encourages any middle school coach or parent to attend. The boosters are the biggest advocates for middle school student athletes. They helppurchase uniforms and equipment when teams or athletic department cannot afford Read More…