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GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University welcomed Governor Patrick Morrisey to campus Wednesday, 4/22/26, as he joined university leadership and state officials to celebrate a $5 million legislative grant aimed at strengthening rural healthcare and workforce development in West Virginia. The funding, approved by the West Virginia Legislature, marks a significant step forward in expanding Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – As of April 23rd, WV Secretary of State Kris Warner is reporting that 1,198,019 voters are registered and eligible to participate in West Virginia’s May 12th Primary Election, according to data released today (see the attached file marked “Apr2026“). The total number of registered voters eligible to participate in the election will be finalized before the end of Read More…
Trooper W.T. Raines, filed a complaint in the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on January 20, 2026 stating that on Saturday, December 20, 2025 it was reported to him that two separate suspicious transactions occurred at Miller’s Kwik Stop, 7558 South Calhoun Highway, Mount Zion, Calhoun County, West Virginia, involving two African-American Males with out Read More…
Paul Timothy (“Tim”) Swiger, 67, of Sand Fork, WV; departed this earthly life in the morning hours of Friday, April 24, 2026, following a prolonged illness. He was born June 15, 1958 in Clarksburg, WV: son of the late Paul and Esther (Stump) Swiger. Tim retired from the auto part industry in 2025. After retirement, Read More…
PRINCETON, WV — Governor Patrick Morrisey today signed Senate Bill 570, officially authorizing the use of federal funds to launch the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Supported by a first-year federal investment of $199 million, the program represents the largest per-capita allocation in the region and marks a revolutionary shift in how West Virginia addresses rural Read More…
Donald Shrader, 78, of Creston, West Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2026, at WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1947, in Calhoun County, West Virginia, a son of the late Howard Shrader and Faye (Anderson) Shrader. Donald enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially hunting, fishing, and spending time Read More…
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — March 7, 2026 — Calhoun County High School athlete Kyleigh Morris etched her name into program history with an impressive 6th-place finish at the WVSSAC Girls State Wrestling Tournament in Huntington. Morris capped off a remarkable season with a 36-13 record, showcasing consistency, toughness, and determination from start to finish. Her journey Read More…
By Gaylen Duskey Once upon a time there was a KKK battle on Hog Knob. It’s true. But let’s look at Our History and see what happened, why it happened and what the outcome was. Back about 100 years ago Hog Knob and Booger Hole – the real name is Henrietta, but nobody uses that Read More…
The First Baptist Church of Glenville, WV will be hosting three summer concerts. The first concert is: Dailey and Vincent with The Putnam Family opening on Saturday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm. The gates open at 5:00 pm. This is a donation concert. So bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show. At the Sue Morris Sports Complex Read More…
