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The Creston News

Rev. Kevin Gillespie filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. There were 235 riders at the Creston summer ATV poker run.  Jaclyn van Hoose was first followed by Marie Allman & Lori Garrett.  Marty Hennen won the 50/50.  The community would like to thank all those that came & rode, those Read More…

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Two Calhoun Organizations are Finalist in WV Living Magazine for Best In West Virginia

Who is the best of the best? Well, Of course we think Calhoun County is. And it seems many others do as well. Two Organizations in Calhoun County, The 1982 Foundation and the Calhoun County Park Dark skies have been nominated in the WV Living Magazine for the categories of “Best Charity/Non-profit Organization” and “Best Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice issues statement

7/29/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia Senate declined to take up his proposal to permanently reduce the personal income tax by 10%: “I continue tlo believe with all in me that West Virginia can be like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee – with a booming economy and population, Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice cheers House passage of 10% permanent personal income tax cut 

First personal income tax cut since 1987; largest single-year tax cut in state history CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the West Virginia House of Delegates voted bipartisanly to pass his proposal to permanently reduce the state’s personal income tax by an aggregate of 10%: “I thank Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Finance Read More…

Business News

West Virginia State Resiliency Office (WVSRO) Job Posting

7/28/2022 Title: Project CoordinatorWork Unit: State Resiliency OfficeDivision: The Governor’s OfficeLocation: 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25305Opening Date: August 1, 2022Closing Date: August 17, 2022 Project Coordinator Job DescriptionThe West Virginia State Resiliency Office is seeking a full time Project Coordinator. This position will be responsible for monitoring and documenting Milton Flood Risk Management Project real estate transactions, expenditures, meetings, Read More…

Government News

Live Streaming Available for 2nd Reading of HB 302

State Senate Senate Calendar for Thursday, July 28, 2022  Thursday, July 28, 2022 – 4th Day of Third Extraordinary Session The Senate will convene at 9 a.m. SECOND READING HB 302: Clarifying West Virginia’s abortion laws Committee times and agendas are subject to change. Follow @WVSenClerk on Twitter for updates. All Senate Committee meetings and Read More…

Government News Weather

Gov. Justice declares State of Preparedness for all 55 counties ahead of potential flooding

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Preparedness for all 55 counties throughout West Virginia due to the threat of flooding this week. The main threat will be possible isolated flash flooding due to heavy downpours or steady rain, with storms forecast for much of the state through Friday morning. Click here to Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice amends Special Session Call; asks Legislature to clarify and modernize abortion-related laws in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, amending his call for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session to include an additional item for consideration. The additional item asks the Legislature “To clarify and modernize the abortion-related laws currently existing as part of the West Virginia Code, to ensure a coherent, comprehensive Read More…

News Schools

WVDE Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) announced 10 finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Finalists were selected among the Teachers of the Year from each school district. Recognizing these teachers brings honor to the profession, energizes students, enhances community respect for learning, and revitalizes teachers across the state. “Teachers have Read More…