It’s been over a quarter of a century since area business leaders have met in an organized manner to promote and support the business industry of Calhoun County. But a few very excited leaders met to creatively discuss why Calhoun County businesses have been left to their own devices when trying to survive in a Read More…
Tag: West Virginia
Gov. Justice releases results of DHS investigation into conditions at Southern Regional Jail
CHARLESTON, WV – In keeping with his commitment to transparency, Gov. Jim Justice today released the full results of an investigation into living conditions at Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, WV. Gov. Justice directed the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which oversees the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), to immediately conduct the Read More…
Governor Jim Justice Still #4 in Nationwide Popularity of Governors
How governors facing re-election stand with voters Democrats in Rhode Island, Wisconsin and New Mexico have the weakest job approval ratings of governors up in 2022 Among the 28 governors up for re-election this fall, just one — Democrat Tony Evers of Wisconsin — is viewed more negatively than positively by voters in his state: 45% Read More…
Gov. Justice celebrates completion of $5.7 million in upgrades at North Bend State Park .
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks reopening of park lodge after multimillion-dollar renovationCAIRO, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced the completion of $5.7 million in upgrades at North Bend State Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the reopening of the park’s lodge ahead of the summer travel season. “I congratulate everyone who has played a part in doing Read More…
Author, Photographer Mark Romano to Speak at Glenville State University
GLENVILLE, WV – As part of the ongoing Little Kanawha Reading Series, Glenville State University will play host to Mark Romano on Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Robert F. Kidd Library. Romano will read from his latest book, One Lives One Dies. The book is a true story of two men – Bud Read More…
Senator Shelley Moore Capito met with Mersh and Houchin today
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…
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…