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What Calhoun Does Best

Before the Friday Night Lights, Calhoun High School players have for 35 years enjoyed a pre-game dinner at First Baptist Church in Grantsville with words of encouragement and the notion that they are loved. While the game didn’t quite go as desired, (Gilmer won over Calhoun with a score of 18-7) at the season opener Read More…

Community News

Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, Will be Closed Beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024

CALHOUN COUNTY, WV – Calhoun County Route 9/2, Henry’s Fork Road, will be closed, from milepost 0.00, to milepost 2.91, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 22, 2024, and Friday, August 23, 2024, for several culvert replacements. The roadway will be closed; however, emergency vehicles will be accommodated. The roadway Read More…

Health News Schools

CNA Graduates Receive Pins and Acclamation for Level of Care

Certified Nursing Assistant students who have been in training for the past five weeks were honored with a pinning ceremony at Minnie Hamilton Health Systems on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 6th, 2024. Family, friends and staff attended the event to honor the eight graduating students who had been under the instruction of Rebecca Swisher Read More…

Community News Schools

CMHS Science Teacher, Mrs. White, Grateful for New Lab Equipment

Amanda White, Chemistry and Science Teacher, for Calhoun Middle High School wrote the following in a social media post that is being printed by permission. Local kids were given the biggest gift this week, and hardly anyone knows about it. No, I’m not talking about the pool or the scholarships or any of the countless Read More…

News

Mt. Zion PSD Receives $2,350,000 in ARC Grant Funding

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice today announced over $18.6 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant funding recommendations for 11 projects across West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Economic Development administers the state’s Appalachian Regional Commision program, which is a partnership of federal, state and local participants providing financial and technical assistance for economic development and infrastructure projects. Read More…

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Body Found along roadside on 33/119

An unidentified male’s decomposed body was discovered this afternoon, July 16th, 2024 in the area of Route 33/119. The matter is under investigation and will be followed up regarding the identity or other circumstances surrounding the ordeal. Photo slideshow below also provided by Jacob McCumbers shows a very large police and investigative presence.