Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. There were a dozen vehicles on hand for the antique car cruise in Saturday at the Creston Community Building. The Calhoun County Clerk brought her prize automobile which should make the event “official”. The most unusual item there was an old Read More…
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Senator Manchin Continues to be the Lone Sheep in the land of Democrats
It seems that our State Senator Joe Manchin is keenly aware that he is a lone sheep in the land of democrats. He acknowledged that moderate Democrats like himself are not the standard issues for the country telling CNN that ”The bases are looking for something that’s more sensational, I guess, and more divisive.” Democrats Read More…
7 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia AGAIN breaks record for lowest unemployment rate in state history
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% for April 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 7th consecutive month. “This is an absolutely remarkable achievement that gets better and better to announce with each passing month as Read More…
Gov. Justice orders flags at State Capitol and in Braxton County to half-staff on Tuesday, May 10, in honor of Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, ordering that all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex in Charleston and all state-owned facilities in Braxton County be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk tomorrow – Tuesday, May 10, 2022 – the day of services celebrating the distinguished life and service Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Craig Blankenship filled his regular appointment at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. Sen. Donna Boley, along with local residents, church trustees and friends motored up Burning Springs Run & Chestnut Run to the historic Ruble church which recently was restored. Sen. Boley was able to get a grant of $12,000 to build a Read More…
West Virginia small business owner wins 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year Award for the first time in state history
CHARLESTON, WV – A West Virginia small business owner and educator who started a learning center to provide behavioral treatment for children with autism was named the country’s small business person of the year on Thursday by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Jill Scarbro-McLaury, who owns Bright Futures Learning Services in Winfield, received the prestigious award during Read More…
Cabell, Putnam and Roane declared for State of Emergency
CHARLESTON, WV –Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for Cabell, Putnam, and Roane counties due to heavy rainfall yesterday that caused significant local flooding. Click here to view the State of Emergency proclamation A severe rainstorm caused flooding, power outages, and road blockages across all three counties. Further severe rainstorms are expected in the coming Read More…
Calhoun 911 Reports Multiple Road Closures Across Calhoun
The images on this post were taken mid-afternoon along the West Fork River. Waters have since come up higher in many locations with reported road and bridge closures across the area. Calhoun 911 gave the following list of reported closures: Route 16 south, Chloe, multiple areas are covered at least to the center line through Read More…
Gov. Justice celebrates completion of over $8 million in upgrades at Pipestem Resort State Park
PIPESTEM, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today joined West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Brett McMillion, West Virginia State Parks leaders and other local officials at Pipestem Resort State Park for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of over $8 million in upgrades at the park. “The renovations at Read More…
