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Hospital Challenges Mount as Costs, Inflation Rise

By Jim Kaufman President and CEOWest Virginia Hospital Association For over two years since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, West Virginia’s hospitals and their physicians, nurses, caregivers, and teams have been on the front lines working tirelessly to care for patients, save lives and protect their communities. We hope we’re rounding the corner, but Read More…

Weather

Hazardous Weather Outlook from National Weather Service

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 314 AM EDT Tue Jul 5 2022 Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton-Dickenson-Buchanan-Pleasants- Tyler-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison- Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-Northwest Raleigh- Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast Fayette- Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster- Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas- Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 314 AM EDT Tue Jul 5 2022 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and portions Read More…

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Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling in major climate case

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in West Virginia v. EPA: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today in West Virginia v. EPA. “This ruling in favor of West Virginia will stop unelected bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. from being able to unilaterally decarbonize Read More…

Art & Music Community Events News

July 4th brings a Great Day of Entertainment at Calhoun County Park!

With Events Friday and Saturday to ignite good times! Donald Pitts, President of the Calhoun County Park, posted the question on Social medial ”Hey Calhoun County and surrounding areas, are you ready for a great holiday weekend?” We hope the answer is a resounding ”Yes!” because this weekend is filled with plenty of things to Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice orders all U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff immediately and through July 4 in honor of Woody Williams 

Governor also designates July 3 as a statewide day of honor and mourning for Williams, officially authorizing a State Memorial Service CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff, beginning immediately and continuing through sunset on Monday, July Read More…

News

West Virginia School Clothing Allowance Applications Open July 1-31, 2022

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources  The following groups will automatically receive School Clothing Allowance benefits for each school-age child in the home by the end of June: Families with school-age children who currently receive WV WORKS cash assistance Parents or guardians of children in foster care Children ages 4-18 who receive Supplemental Read More…

Art & Music News Tourism

Will Freed’s come along way since Rush Run, But his heart’s still here

I spent a few days trying to connect with Will Freed of the Will Freed Band; a man of many talents with a schedule to match.  Having just finished 7 shows in 6 days, with one day between before the chaos that he calls life begins again. That’s a far stretch from the life he Read More…

Community Events Guest Writers News

Creston News

This weekend there will be patriotic activities in both Wirt  & Calhoun Counties.  In Elizabeth on Saturday there will be a parade along with the fire department’s ice cream social.  There will also be special observances in Calhoun County to celebrate our nation’s birthday.  Many are celebrating that the judicial lawmaking promoting the killing of Read More…

News Sports

Roane General Hospital Wins Double Elimination Tournament Against Professional Colleagues

Three Roane County agencies teamed up for a good cause in a fund raising tournament with proceeds going to the Roane County Animal Shelter. Roane General Hospital, Roane County EMS and Roane County Family Health Care played a double elimination tournament in nearly 100 degree temperatures on Saturday, June 25th. With the exception of a Read More…