Hunting News

4-H Volunteers Needed for Youth Hunting Sports Certification

This summer, we were able to offer air rifles and archery at 4-H Camp, and the kids loved it! Shooting Sports are a great opportunity for youth to learn shooting skills and safety in a structured environment. However, this is only possible with VOLUNTEERS interested in sharing their knowledge with the kids. We are looking Read More…

Business News

West Virginia Office of Broadband Advancing Digital Equity in the Mountain State 

In honor of Digital Inclusion Week, an annual event that raises awareness about digital equity work across the country, the West Virginia Department of Economic Development announced today the award of $730,000 for the development of West Virginia’s Digital Equity Plan. The funds, which come in the form of a Digital Equity Planning Grant from Read More…

Government News

Statewide Water Utility Cost Rankings from WVPSC

The West Virginia Public Service Commission has updated the current Water Utility Cost Rankings of the 365 public water companies in the State. Currently Grantsville ranks the lowest of the three county water utility companies selling 3400 gallons of water for $36.98. Grantsville ranks 152 statewide. Pleasant Hill Public Service District ranks second in Calhoun, Read More…

News

WV 2023 Wildlife Calendar Now Available

 The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2023 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, our award-winning wildlife calendar is simply the best calendar you can buy — no question about it,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We are Read More…

Hunting News

WEST VIRGINIA’S FALL TURKEY SEASON OPENS OCT. 8 

West Virginia’s fall hunting season for wild turkey is scheduled to open Oct. 8. Fall turkey season will be open Oct. 8-16 in all 55 counties. The season will be open an additional week in seven counties, from Oct. 24-30, and for three additional weeks in 14 counties, from Oct. 24-Nov. 13. Wildlife biologists analyze harvest data from Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice: Record-setting revenue surpluses prove West Virginia ready for personal income tax cut 

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for September 2022 of $638.8 million were $192.8 million above estimates and 26.6% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections of $1.527 billion were $427 million above estimate and 27.9% ahead of last year. “We are only three months into this fiscal year, and we’re Read More…

Health News News

LUCAS to offer lung cancer screening in Grantsville

Attention reporters and editors: If you are interested in covering LUCAS when it visits your area, please call Nichole Mosley, WVU Medicine public relations and marketing strategist, at 304-285-7263 in advance. Out of respect for patient privacy, please do not show up at the location without scheduling an appropriate time for interviews and/or photos. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – LUCAS, Read More…

News Schools

Glenville State University’s 150th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Gallery Exhibit

GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University will be hosting an exhibit highlighting and honoring the 150-year history of the institution. The exhibit – which includes photographs and historic artifacts – is entitled “150 Years of a Changing Landscape: Glenville Normal School to Glenville State University.” The exhibit is currently on display in the Spears Gallery Read More…

News Weather

Governor Justice Declares a State of Preparedness for the Weekend

CHARLESTON, WV – Ahead of the rainfall expected as the remnants of Hurricane Ian sweep up from the southern states, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 West Virginia counties.  VIEW THE STATE OF PREPAREDNESS A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory have been issued for portions of West Virginia starting tonight for the potential Read More…

Business Government News West Virginia

WV Improves Access to Locally Grown Produce Next Season for WIC Recipients

West Virginia WIC Receives Federal Grant to Provide Mobile Payments The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WV WIC, has received a $250,000 federal grant which will allow the purchase of technology to enable farmers to sell their products to Read More…