Community Events Holiday News

Calhoun Officers Participate in “Shop With a Cop” event at Walmart

The City of Spencer in partnership with Walmart provides an opportunity for Roane County Officers as well as neighboring Calhoun to spend some quality time with youth and do a little Christmas shopping. This year the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department participated in the event with Shoppers Sheriff Graham Knight, Chief Deputy C.R. Stephens, Deputy Hannah Read More…

Community Crimes/Punishment News

Big Bend Par Mar Store Robbed Friday Evening

UPDATE: Investigating officer, Deputy C.R. Stephens provided the photograph (above) of the vehicle involved in the robbery. Deputy Stephens said it was more of an “Organized shoplifting effort” by the three individuals and requests that if anyone has any information they contact the Calhoun Sheriff’s Department at 304-354-6333. PART 1: The Par Mar Store located Read More…

Government Guest Writers News Op-Ed

Controversy Surrounds Courthouse Elevator Grant Denial

Calhoun County residents are raising questions about the lack of support for a grant to install an elevator at the courthouse, a project that would improve accessibility and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the Calhoun County Commission and Sheriff’s Office signed letters in favor of the elevator, other elected officials Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Mystery Paper found in Car Results in Arrest

On June 27th, 2025 Trooper Brian Young was called to the Minnie Hamilton Hospital in reference to a woman reporting that she found a piece of paper placed in her vehicle with an unknown substance inside of it. Trooper Young, along withSheriff G. Knight, arrived at the hospital and took control of the paper with Read More…