State holiday will be observed on Friday, June 17, 2022 CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a proclamation, officially declaring Juneteenth 2022 as a State holiday in West Virginia.Click to view proclamationJuneteenth, which is recognized on June 19 each year, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, June 19 falls on Read More…
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Gov. Justice announces initiative to recruit, train, and strengthen West Virginia’s EMS workforce
6/14/2022 Invests $10 million to launch new EMS WV: Answer the Call initiativeCHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the launch of a new initiative to address the state’s need for additional trained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals – a challenge that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through a $10 million portion of Read More…
Ridgeview News Broadcasting Live Today on Facebook
Ridgeview News will be live Today, June 13, at 9:00 am for the Calhoun Commission Meeting on Facebook. Stay up to date on County Government by staying in touch with the Ridgeview News!
Weekend of Music Opportunity at the WV Folk Festival
The Mack Samples Band is a favorite at the annual WV State Folk Festival in Glenville, WV! Mack, former president and long-time supporter of the festival will once again be playing music! Check out the evening music programs at Glenville State University Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Inside, out of the Read More…
West Virginia Launches the Nation’s First Statewide Waterfall Trail
Passport program designed to encourage travelers to uncover more than two dozen falls statewide Charleston, W.Va. – Chasing waterfalls takes on a whole new meaning this summer in West Virginia with today’s launch of the first-ever statewide Waterfall Trail. The trail targets travelers looking to get off the beaten path, reconnect with nature and discover more Read More…
Adam Jenkins Team Wins First Place in CMHS Football Golf Tournament
Calhoun High School Football Team held a Golf Tournament , Saturday, June 11 at the Glenville Golf Club in Gilmer County with 17 Teams in competition. The Adam Jenkins Team won first place with players: Adam Jenkins, C.T. Greenlief. Austin Pounds, and Amy Skinner. Second Place winners were ”Mike’s Team.” (Please identify the people in Read More…
Calhoun County Park to Host July 4th Event
Calhoun County Park will be hosting their annual July 4th Fireworks, but added to this years event is an afternoon and evening filled with entertainment. From Noon until 3 p.m., Sherry Wade will be hosting Karaoke, Will Freed will Sing from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and John Richards will wing from 6 to 9 Read More…
Gov. Justice announces West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend to take place this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice is once again calling all West Virginians to get their fishing gear ready, because West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is back this Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2022. During these two days, residents and nonresidents are able to fish in West Virginia for free. The annual event gives novice Read More…
Bands with Glenville State University Ties to Headline Live on the Levee
GLENVILLE, WV – The 2022 Live on the Levee lineup has been released and it features several Glenville State University musicians. The Parachute Brigade will headline the July 22 concert. The indie-roots band from Beckley, West Virginia includes Glenville State alumnus Brittany McGuire on vocals and keyboard. Eric Robbins, Justin Puett, Jodie Cox-Puett, Jeremiah Hatfield, and Krystion Stover round Read More…
A Field Full of Fall Fun and Festivities is in the Ground
The 1982 Foundation has made it’s mark with several growing ventures in Calhoun County, but Thursday evening they began growing what they hope will be a field full of fall festivities! Approximately 40 volunteers arrived on Spring Run Road in Arnoldsburg to plant the pumpkin patch for a fall event. Children and adults alike, hoed Read More…
