CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s tourism industry is up 3.8 percent over pre-pandemic levels as of 2021. While nationally tourism is still down 27 percent from 2019, West Virginia continues to trend upward. The finding comes from yearly economic impact research, released by Gov. Justice yesterday at the industry’s annual Governor’s Conference Read More…
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Glenville State University Ranked a Top Ten Regional Institution
GLENVILLE, WV – Glenville State University has again ranked among the top regional colleges for 2022-2023 according to newly released U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings. Glenville State University ranked #10 in Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges South, #47 (tie) in Best Regional Colleges – South, #9 in Best Colleges for Veterans, Read More…
Calhoun Middle High School Students Participate in WVU Spirit Day
Several Calhoun Middle High School Students and families traveled to Morgantown, WV to attend WVU Spirit Day and Youth Sports Day 2022 on Saturday, September 10th. Calhoun Cheerleaders were given the opportunity to interact with the athletes to learn new skills and have a better understanding of how things work on the University level. A Read More…
Governor Justice Issues Two Flag Proclamations
Gov. Justice orders flags to half-staff on Sunday, September 11 for Heroes Day CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that, in honor of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of all West Virginia heroes, past and present, he has issued a proclamation officially declaring this coming Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, as “Heroes Day” in West Virginia. Read More…
Molasses Festival Bake Off Contest Entry
2022 Bake Off Cake Pie Cookies Date of Contest: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Arnoldsburg Community Building Rules: 1. Recipe must contain Molasses. 2. Must be made from scratch 3. A printed copy of recipe must be submitted at time of entry. 4. The Winners recipe will be published. Non winning recipes will be returned to Read More…
Calhoun County makes the Pages of WV Executive Magazine
Calhoun County, as well as Capon Bridge, Montgomery and Weirton were featured in the magazine WV Executive, highlighting the positive change and big difference a few dedicated and passionate people can make in their communities no matter the size. Check it out by following the link below to article beginning on page 57.
Calhoun Magistrate Case Disposition Report for August
Felony Cases: Defendant Case # Offense Magistrate Date Disposition Sherry Bunner 22-M07F-00034 Creating a fraudulent demand draft or uttering or attempting to employ, as true such Richard Postalwait 8/24/22 Dismissed William Greathouse 22-M07F-00036 Sexual Abuse in the First Degree Richard Postalwait 8/18/22 Preliminary hearing waived William Greathouse 22-M07F-00036 Sexual Abuse by a person in a Read More…
Mobile Ambulance Simulators Preparing to Launch in WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (September 7, 2022) — Five mobile ambulance simulators are preparing for launch as part of Governor Jim Justice’s EMS WV: Answer the Call initiative. These simulators are loaded with innovative equipment for future Emergency Medical Services students across the Mountain State to experience quality, low-to-no-cost training close to home. Project partner HealthNet Aeromedical Services will manage Read More…
New Children’s Crisis Center to Provide a Safe Alternative in West Virginia
9/6/2022 Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced today that DHHR will build a new Children’s Crisis Center in Elkins, West Virginia that will offer a safe alternative from the use of hospital emergency departments and hotel rooms to address the needs of children who may be Read More…