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National Weather Service Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for Calhoun

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Charleston WV 317 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023 Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence KY-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne- Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha- Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton- Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour- Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette- Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas- Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas- Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph- 317 PM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice announces new West Virginia driver’s license design featuring New River Gorge Bridge

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that starting this week, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing driver’s licenses and identification cards with a new look and design that matches the state’s tourism branding. “This new design reflects the immeasurable pride we have in our state’s beauty,” Gov. Justice said. “The New Read More…

Government News

Gov. Justice issues proclamation banning outdoor burning

4/17/2023 CHARLESTON, WV – To reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires due to drought, Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation that bans all outdoor burning throughout West Virginia, effective today, April 17, 2023. View the full proclamation HERE  The ban, which is necessary due to dry and windy weather conditions expected in the coming days and Read More…

Government News

West Virginia exports increase by over 20 percent, state delivers second-largest amount of coal in US

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s export market grew for the third consecutive year in 2022 to a value of $7.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent trade statistics. This marks a 20% increase over 2021, with an additional $1.4 billion in exports. “Our continued growth in exports showcases Read More…

News Schools

New Student Registration Event Planned at Glenville State University

GLENVILLE, WV – Incoming Glenville State University students have an opportunity to jumpstart their college careers during New Student Registration which is being held Monday, April 24 through Sunday, May 7. The event provides students and their families the opportunity to prepare for the fall semester. Participants will use New Student Registration to schedule classes, Read More…

Hunting/Fishing News Tourism

7 BUCKET LIST ITEMS TO HELP YOU PLAN YOUR GOLD RUSH TRIP

EXPLORE WEST VIRGINIA’S NATURAL BEAUTY AND CATCH A PRIZED GOLDEN RAINBOW TROUT WITH OUR ULTIMATE GOLD RUSH FISHING TRIP BUCKET LIST. The sixth annual West Virginia Gold Rush is March 28 – April 8. This exciting event offers anglers an opportunity to catch golden rainbow trout, win prizes and explore the state’s natural beauty. With 68 stockings Read More…