Community News

Local Pie Baker Takes First at the WV Folk Festival

Local Baker Terry Hickman, well known in the area for her tasty pies and pastries, won multiple awards at the the West Virginia Folk Festival on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 in Glenville. Mrs. Hickman received 1st place ribbons at the pie contest for two entries, a homemade coconut cream pie and homemade cherry pie and Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Keener Incarcerated for Domestic Assault & Battery

In a complaint filed by West Virginia State Police officer Brian E. Young on June 16th, 2023, he stated that on June 15th, 2023 at 6:20 p.m. he was dispatched by Calhoun County 911 in reference to a domestic violence situation that was no longer in progress at 6929 West Little Kanawha Highway, Big Bend, Read More…

Crimes/Punishment News

Stolen UTV Recovered in Roane, Arnoldsburg Man Arrested

In a Complaint filed by Sgt. J.P. Drake, Edward Allen Fields, age 42, of Arnoldsburg, West Virginia was in possession of a possible stolen UTV. According to the complaint, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at approximately 1:44 p.m. Sergeant Drake was contacted by public service breading a possible stolen UTV on Steele Hollow Road in Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Sports

WVDNR Announces Catfish Stocking

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked 28 waters around the state with catfish, the agency announced on Friday. Between May 31 and June 2, the following waters were stocked: All anglers 15 years and older are required to have a West Virginia fishing license and a valid form of Read More…

Community Events News

WV State Folk Festival Slated for June 15 – 18 in Glenville

By John G. Wolfe Traditional folk music, arts and crafts, square dancing and contests are just a few of the many activities slated for the 73rd Annual West Virginia State Folk Festival to be held in Glenville, WV, June 15 – 18. The Festival officially opens on Thursday, June 15, at 4 p.m. with the Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

Wood Festival Continues with a Full day of Fun & Entertainment

The 61st Calhoun County Wood Festival wraps up today with a full day of fun and entertainment, with fire works at evening’s end to finish out the event. Today’s parade that is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. is said to be the largest Wood Festival Parade with approximately 39 entries! The schedule of Read More…

Community Events Entertainment News

61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival Day One!

The 61st Annual Calhoun County Wood Festival kicked off in Grantsville, WV at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 with the opening of booths and vendors. Multiple booths feature hand made crafts, with many talented woodcrafters selling their wares. In addition to the crafters the Wood Festival event hosted local and regional talent for Read More…

News Tourism West Virginia

Gov. Justice announces expansion of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail

Nation’s first statewide waterfall trail gets nine new stopsCHARLESTON, WV – Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Gov. Jim Justice today announced a major expansion of the popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail. The trail now has nine new stops, bringing the total up to 38 for those looking to explore cascades across the Mountain State. Since its launch Read More…