Shelley Moore Capito met with Crystal Mersh and Mia Houchin who provided an update on the progress of American Medicines Company Inc. Senator Capito had initially been briefed last year and was impressed with the progress that had been made to date. She expressed her happiness to hear that Crystal’s company had settled on bringing Read More…
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WEST VIRGINIA ANGLER BREAKS BLUE CATFISH WEIGHT RECORD
For Release: April 13, 2022Contact: Andy Malinoski, 304-553-9305, Andy.E.Malinoski@wv.gov SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — West Virginia’s navigable rivers continue to produce hefty catfish, including one that recently broke the state record for weight. On April 8, Cody Carver of Dry Branch, WV, caught and released a blue catfish that broke the state record for weight while fishing from a boat in the Read More…
Creston News
Rev. Craig Blankenship brought the Easter message at the Burning Springs M. E. Church. The Elizabeth church had a sunrise service. Spring is proceeding normally in & around Creston with baby kittens, whip-poor-wills, trilliums, phlox, anemone and the invasive garlic mustard that needs to be pulled up by the roots. This invasive pest puts toxic Read More…
Spring Fling Youth Turkey Hunt Winners
According to the West Virginia DNR, the Spring Fling Youth Turkey Hunt had the greatest number of participants in many years with 79 youth registered for the event and taking to the woods early Saturday morning in hopes of returning with a contest winning bird. Winners for the event were 12 and under1st. Ava Bush2nd. Read More…
6 IN A ROW: Gov. Justice announces West Virginia yet 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 3.7% for March 2022, breaking the all-time record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in state history for the 6th consecutive month. “West Virginia has been around for a long time – over 158 years. To set an all-time state Read More…
The 1982 Foundation Gives Update on Recent Activity
The 1982 Foundation representatives attended the Roane Co Chamber meeting and received an excellent update on the recent legislative session. The Foundation is in the process of working to develop a Chamber in Calhoun and it will be great to have a forum where businesses can come and get up to date information and support Read More…
MINNEY NAMED 2022 STATE LIBRARIAN OF THE YEAR
The West Virginia Library Commission and State of West Virginia recently named Gilmer Public Library Director, Lisa Minney, as the 2022 West Virginia Librarian of the Year. She received this recognition for her efforts and dedication to the local public library during the Covid-19 Pandemic. “The pandemic was challenging for all the libraries and librarians Read More…
Updated List of Spring Fling Vendors for Friday and Saturday’s Event
1982 Foundation – Ham, Potatoes, Eggs, Ramps & Mushrooms The Chicken Coop Marsha McCumbers – Tupperware and Baked Goods Pamela Sears – Wildchild Herbals Lori Matheney – Pawstries and Pretties Caitlin Weaver – Cake Pops, Chocolate Easter Suckers, Homemade Goodies Brenda Starcher – Hometown Roots John Coe – Bowls by John Louanne Minear – Lost Read More…
Governor and First Lady Justice introduce first Friends With Paws therapy dog in Pup Rally at Welch Elementary School
Students greet Coal; their school’s new male Black Labrador RetrieverWELCH, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today visited Welch Elementary School in McDowell County for a “Pup Rally” to celebrate the arrival of the state’s first therapy dog through the new Friends With Paws program. The dog introduced at today’s event is named Read More…
Creston News
Some local folks got good reports after consulting with their medical experts. Spring continues to progress in the Creston area now with new fish stories. Blue bells, especially at the mouth of Nettle Run, violets, plum trees & Dutchman’s breeches are now blooming making it a great time to walk through the deep woods looking Read More…
