Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and U.S. Representatives David McKinley (R-WV) and Carol Miller (R-WV) called on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s pending request for a four-year extension. “At a Read More…
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Governor Justice – #5 Highest Approval Rating of America’s Governors
Results show West Virginians proud of rocket ship ride CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice thanked West Virginians for their continued support today after the latest poll results released by Morning Consult ranked Gov. Justice as having the #5 highest approval rating of all governors in America. The Governor’s stellar ranking is up from the #6 spot he occupied Read More…
Gov. Justice calls Special Session on Monday, July 25, for Legislature to consider his personal income tax cut proposal
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, calling for the West Virginia Legislature to convene in Special Session on Monday, July 25, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. The Special Session call contains one item: the Governor’s proposal to reduce West Virginia’s personal income tax. Click to view Special Session callClick to view proposed legislation Coming Read More…
Ridgeview and Ruby’s Wild Ride
You may or may not have noticed that Ridgeview was out of town for a few days on a much needed vacation. It’s been a few years since I’ve been out of Calhoun, so my bestie Glo and I spent a few days in Lancaster, PA at the theatre and doing some ever so serious Read More…
Obrien arrested overnight
August Xavier Obrien, age 20, was arrested overnight for Speeding and Driving Under the Influence. He is currently being held at West Virginia Central Regional Jail awaiting arraignment.
California is along way from West Virginia, or is it?
A recent press release announcing proudly the latest decision of Governor Gavin Newsom, caught my eye this morning as I read the national headlines. New California Law Holds Gun Makers Liable: “The Gun Industry Can No Longer Hide” So what does that have to do with a State that is 2,500 miles away such as Read More…
Governor Justice declares State of Emergency in McDowell County
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today declared a State of Emergency for McDowell County due to excessive rainfall on Monday, July 12, 2022, which caused significant flooding that damaged over 75 homes, approximately a dozen bridges, and numerous roads throughout the county. The storm also resulted in downed trees, power outages, and disruption to potable water Read More…
MANCHIN ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $99 MILLION TO PROVIDE MEALS FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced an estimated $99,814,480 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to provide a payment of $391 for approximately 255,280 West Virginia children to access healthy food and meals through the summer months. The funding Read More…
Melissa West Brings Foster Care Awareness with Worlds Mrs. Mid Atlantic Tourism 2022 Queen Title
After being selected as the Worlds Mrs. Mid Atlantic Tourism 2022 Queen, Calhoun resident Melissa West has set her sights on a bigger stage July 22-24, 2022 in Tennessee in hopes of drawing awareness to the importance of Foster Care and the need for more foster families. The Worlds Miss Tourism pageant is a community service event, Read More…
SUMMER CAMPERS WELCOME WVU’S MOUNTAINEER MASCOT, MARY ROUSH
Crystal Toney JUL 12, 2022 On Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming WVU’s Mountaineer Mascot, Mary Roush, to our school! She explained what she had to do to wear the buckskins, talked with students about her duties, and answered any questions students had. After several rounds of pushups, she fired the musket and led Read More…