News Staff State employees in West Virginia will have additional time to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families this year. Governor Jim Justice announced adjustments to the holiday schedule, providing state workers with a half-day on Wednesday and a full day off on Friday, giving them an extended long weekend. This decision mirrors similar actions taken in previous … Read more
WorkForce West Virginia has scheduled its next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, offering job seekers and employers across the state a convenient way to connect. The event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This virtual platform allows job seekers to explore employment opportunities from the comfort of their … Read more
The opportunity to harvest two big game species on the same day has been presented to West Virginia hunters this year. Monday marked the first day of the concurrent bear and buck firearm hunting seasons across 42 counties. “West Virginia has two big game species, (black) bear and white tail deer. In the counties where … Read more
First Lady Cathy Justice joined West Virginia Arts, Culture and History Cabinet Secretary Randall Reid-Smith Tuesday to unveil her official 2024 limited edition Christmas ornament.This year’s Christmas ornament showcases West Virginia’s State Capitol building, as seen from the south side overlooking the Kanawha River. The Justices’ English bulldog, Babydog, is featured to the side of … Read more
Two elementary schools are on the radar of the Wayne County School Board as school leaders prepare next year’s budget. Education officials are still crunching the numbers as they grapple with the decision to close or consolidate the schools. Dunlow and Genoa Elementary each have less than 100 students, but board members believes these two … Read more
Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards announced the death of former Putnam County Sheriff Mark Smith after a short battle with cancer. Smith was a retired captain with the West Virginia State Police and was the Putnam County sheriff from 2005-12. Those who knew him said he made everyone around him better. “When I think about Captain … Read more
An Ohio man was killed in a crash Sunday in Calhoun County, West Virginia.The incident was reported on U.S. 33 in Arnoldsburg, W.Va., after a vehicle was found overturned, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police. The driver of the vehicle, Allen Schrader, 56, of Fleming, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the … Read more
Two elementary schools are on the radar of the Wayne County School Board as school leaders prepare next year’s budget. Education officials are still crunching the numbers as they grapple with the decision to close or consolidate the schools. Dunlow and Genoa Elementary each have less than 100 students, but board members believes these two … Read more
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a popular two-term Republican, is preparing to transition to his new role as the state’s U.S. senator, having won a decisive victory during the November general election. As he prepares himself for Washington, Justice has already begun discussions with various sitting senators and President-elect Donald Trump, aiming to “get up … Read more
A local youth softball team hosted a food drive on Saturday for those in need during the holidays. The West Virginia Sting are youth, traveling, fastpitch softball team based in the Elkview area and Jeremy Allen is the team’s head coach. Allen said this food drive is purely for the community and by the end … Read more