Charleston, WV – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey joined West Teays Elementary and Chesapeake Elementary classrooms to support the national literacy initiative, Read Across America Week. “A strong foundation in early literacy is key to success in life, said Governor Morrisey. “A student with a strong reading ability in the third-grade has improved future educational and behavioral outcomes. Read More…
According to Calhoun Control a call was received at 1730 (5:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 of a gunshot victim on Coons Fork Road in Calhoun County. It was later determined by the West Virginia State Police to be self inflicted. The victim was identified as 81 year old Bonnie Layton.
Update from wife Betty Jones: Just want to give a little update on Jerry today seems to be one of the best days that we have had since everything. He does get agitated, but we understand because he is not used to being down; always out doing something. I have told him that he wrecked Read More…