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CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, compensating drivers for transporting individuals to substance use treatment. This initiative, part of the Jobs & Hope West Virginia Program, addresses the transportation challenges faced by people seeking substance use treatment, especially in rural areas of the state with limited public Read More…
Fire Chief David Johnson was called by Calhoun 911 to go to 182 Country Lanes, Mt. Zion, WV for a strange phenomena in the backyard of one of the resident’s in the Trailer park. An approximate 1.5’ x 1.5’ hole appeared suddenly and was discovered when the tire of an empty trailer sitting in the Read More…
David Johnson, Chief operator of the Grantsville Municipal Water Plant, has had virtually a spotless record when it comes to the operation, testing and quality of the drinking water produced in Grantsville, West Virginia. With over 30 years of service as a Class II Operator he runs a tight ship when it comes to the Read More…
The Calhoun County Commission met Thursday Morning, May 11th with a short agenda and meeting that last less than ten minutes. Following the opening procedures, Commission President Matt Walker made a motion to appoint Graham Knight as Sheriff. The motion died with no second made. Commissioner Kevin Helmick then made a motion for the hiring Read More…
WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WV DHS) honored seven West Virginia first responders today with the inaugural Medal of Valor awards. “There is no other way to put it; these recipients are heroes,” Gov. Justice said. “It is an extreme Read More…
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…
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…
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…
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Turkey hunting returns to West Virginia! The regular spring gobbler season opens on April 17 and will run for five weeks until May 21. During the season, hunters may harvest one bearded bird per day with a season bag limit of two. All hunters 15 and older are required to have a Read More…
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…