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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
How are we affected in Calhoun County by the Supreme Court’s Overturning of Roe vs. Wade?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional protection for abortion and allowing states to set their own laws regulating the procedure. This represents one of the most significant judicial reversals in generations. Following a conversation with a young lady on social media I discovered that after the reversal Read More…
Gov. Justice applauds U.S. Supreme Court ruling returning abortion law to the states
6/24/2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Dobbs returning abortion law to the states: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s courageous decision today. I’ve said many times that I very proudly stand for life and I am rock-solid against abortion, and I believe Read More…
EMS Problems across West Virginia being Addressed by Governor Justice
During the Wednesday news briefing, Governor Jim Justice addressed the continued problems emergency medical services face due to staff shortages, increased healthcare and fuel costs, especially in rural communities such as our own. Justice said that he had instructed the DHHR Bureau for Medical Services to submit a State Plan Amendment to seek approval to Read More…
Gov. Justice appoints Lorrie Smith as new State Workforce Resiliency Officer
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Lorrie Smith to the new position of State Workforce Resiliency Officer. Created by the passage of the Governor’s West Virginia Workforce Resiliency Act, the new State Workforce Resiliency Office will operate on behalf of the Governor to coordinate workforce development, job training, education, and related programs Read More…
Gov. Justice announces Melissa Decker to lead West Virginia’s new D.C. Office
Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia can compete for more federal grant funding CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Melissa Decker will lead West Virginia’s new office located in the Hall of States in Washington, D.C. Decker will work to identify areas where the State of West Virginia Read More…