RIPLEY, W.Va. – Officials from WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital (JGH) and the West Virginia University Health System today (Aug. 19) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new two-story hospital wing. “This is such an exciting time for our community, region, and state,” Stephanie McCoy, president and CEO of Jackson General Hospital, said. “It truly is a Read More…
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West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Goals and Gains
According to the WV Higher Education Policy Commission, In order to meet the state’s employers and to facilitate continued economic growth, it is estimated that nearly two thirds of working aged adults will need to hold a high quality, postsecondary credential. To meet this demand, West Virginia has embarked on an outreach campaign called ”West Read More…
Governor and First Lady Justice announce next seven schools to receive Friends With Paws therapy dogs for Fall 2022
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today announced the next seven schools that will receive certified therapy dogs as a part of the First Lady’s Friends With Paws initiative. “Bringing these seven additional dogs into our Friends With Paws therapy dog program will greatly enhance our Communities In Schools initiative,” First Lady Read More…
Calhoun Cheerleaders give Invitation to Join with them at WVU Spirit Day
Calhoun Red Devil Cheerleaders will be celebrating WVU Spirit Day on September 10th by attending the WVU vs. Kansas game. The Cheer Group who sells the most tickets for the event will receive a special Thank You photo from the WVU Spirit Squad. A regular ticket starts at $75, making this a big discount. Anyone Read More…
Fall’s not far away and WV Tourism is giving a peek into the State’s Colorful Display
As September fast approaches so does the excitement of Fall sports and the scents of Pumpkin Spice! West Virginia Tourism have released their Fall Foliage Map for 2022 allowing you to plan your color exploration across the State.
Elk Management Tours now Booking
After more than a 100-year absence from the Mountain State, elk are making a comeback in West Virginia and you have a chance to see these incredible animals in a natural habitat. Our guided elk tours are the best way to learn about the history of elk management in West Virginia and what the West Virginia Read More…
Melissa West Places in the World’s Miss Tourism Pageant Nationals
Melissa West of Calhoun County, West Virginia competed in the Worlds Miss Tourism Pageant Nationals on July 21-24, 2022 in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. She placed 3rd Runner up in the Mrs division. Miss Tourism Pageants produces a yearly event for girls and women. The July Live Pageant produces Worlds Miss Tourism, and All-American Miss Tourism Read More…
Attorney General Morrisey Announces Multimillion-Dollar Settlement with Rite Aid
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Thursday announced a settlement that may add up to $30 million with Rite Aid to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the pharmacy chain failed to maintain effective controls against diversion and it contributed to oversupply of opioids in the state. “So many lives have been lost and Read More…
Following legislative inaction on locality pay for correctional officers, Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency to address jail staffing shortages
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a State of Emergency to address critical staffing shortages at correctional facilities in West Virginia. The State of Emergency empowers the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard to support the Department of Homeland Security with National Guard personnel sufficient to alleviate staffing shortages at adult and juvenile correctional and Read More…