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Seven people were taken to the hospital after a reported carbon monoxide leak at a Microtel Inn in Sutton. Officials say 60 occupants were in the hotel at the time.

CALHOUN COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Many pools opened for the season on Saturday but one in Calhoun County opened for the very first time. The Saundra Johnson Aquatic Center brings something brand new to the county, just in time for the summer season. The pool has been a couple of years in the works by the 1982 Foundation. The foundation is also working on turning the former Calhoun County High School into a $9 million children's swimming center.

BRAXTON COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Dozens of people were taken to the hospital and three are in critical condition after an apparent carbon monoxide leak at the Microtel Inn and Suites in Gassaway Sunday, according to Braxton County dispatchers. Darrell Miller told Eyewitness News he was on a weekend...

Funding has been approved for the repair and relocation of a central Ohio war memorial which was hit by cars twice in recent years.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The WVU Health System announced Friday that John Forester has been named interim president of WVU Medicine Summersville Regional Medical Center and Braxton County Memorial Hospital effective July 1. As part of his transition, Forester will work under David Hess, M.D., president and CEO...

Much of West Virginia’s charm lies in its rural communities, where thousands of hardworking and dedicated citizens reside. Despite this, many of those areas are struggling with economic hardships and limited access to essential resources. Glenville State University (GSU), the West Virginia Community Development Hub (WVCDH) and the U.S....

CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal prisoner in West Virginia has been sentenced for mailing threats to President Obama, Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Stephen Elbert Boykin, age 52, a federal prisoner at Federal Correctional Institution Gilmer, was sentenced today to an additional 51 months in […]

5:00 p.m. – Registration for Baby Pageant. 6:00 p.m. – Calhoun County Wood Festival Baby Pageant. Mechanical Bull Riding – Grantsville VFD fundraiser. 7:00 p.m. – Opening ceremonies, crowning of the Woodchuck Kings and Queens, presentation of Wood Festival Royalty, introduction of this year’s parade marshals and the 2024 Charlie Whipkey Spirit of Wood Festival.

Kyle Norman, a member of the Calhoun Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) was promoted in a ceremony at CAP Headquarters in Grantsville on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Cadet Norman has been a member of CAP for nearly three years and was promoted in rank from Cadet Senior Airman to Cadet Staff Sergeant. Promotions are earned through various training which make youth eligible for fun activities, scholarships, and leadership opportunities.

Calhoun County Route 26, Walnut Road, will be closed, beginning at the intersection of WV 16, at milepost 1.84, (Granny She), between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, for a culvert replacement. The roadway will be closed. Motorists are asked to plan accordingly.

The Fred Smith Company will continue work on the Living Shoreline and Resiliency Project starting Thursday, May 16. The work will include improvements to the revetment, sidewalk, and pier near Olde Duck Road. From Thursday to Friday, drivers should expect lane closures due to the construction. These closures are to complete the project, enhancing its resilience and functionality. Those traveling through the Duck area should plan for extra travel time. Drivers are also reminded to maintain a speed limit of 25 mph in the construction zone. The project schedule may change, and updates will be provided as necessary.'Visit here for more details.

When library director Beth Anderson's car was out of commission for 6 weeks, it highlighted the issues many in this rural community deal with. Burnsville: Challenges accessing transportation, fresh food in a rural community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.

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This doesn’t sound like much of a headline, until you realize the issues behind it. Craig Gherke worked his final day as Chief Operator for the Grantsville Municipal Water System on Sunday, May 19th, 2024. For three years Craig served as an operator at the Water Plant, having trained under David Johnson who worked 30 years for the Grantsville Water System and retired, leaving Craig to the Chief’s position in October of 2023. Craig was more than aware of the strain that the system put both physically and mentally on staff. When David retired in October of 2023, Craig became the next seven day a week victim of the system. It’s not only the hours, but the responsibility and accountability of the county’s only source of water. Safety measurements and testing by the State of West Virginia are extreme, as they should be. But what shouldn’t be, is the absolute failure of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (Environmental Division) who offer no support or encouragement for Operators, and the State of West Virginia who has failed to recognize and address the crisis level of water and sewer systems. Calhoun County is not the only county facing issues. Multiple counties across the State have operators on the verge of retiring without an operator waiting to take over. An operator in training from start to finish is a two year program and an almost guaranteed job waiting on them, but most plants fail to have a operator in training because of the fiscal toll it takes and their failure to realize the dire straight they’re going to be in if they lose their current operator.

West Virginia lawmakers honored Bob Ashley, a longtime and widely-respected public servant who died last week. Ashley, 70, of Spencer died shortly after midnight May 15 at Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital after a short illness. “Last week, the people of Roane County, the City of Spencer, every man...

Charlie Yakubow says more support is needed for veterans, like the ones he works with at Glenville State University. Glenville: Hoping for more veteran support from state lawmakers appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.

Area and Regional business leaders met with the Chairman of the Board of the American Medicine Company, Crystal Mersh, on Thursday May 16th, 2024 to determine the community direction on the brink of the biggest opportunity Calhoun County has had the privilege of being a part of. Robin and Crystal Mersh just returned from Alexandria, Virginia where their meeting with the AMC Executive Team proved that the project funding is on a very good track.

The West Virginia Department of Education is honored to announce the 2024 Golden Horseshoe winners for Calhoun County. Since 1931, students have been honored as knights of the Golden Horseshoe having demonstrated exceptional knowledge of West Virginia history on the state-administered exam. This year, Jasmyne Tingler, & Ryleigh Crislip-Garrett will join the ranks of WV citizens who have won this prestigious award. These ladies will have an opportunity to be recognized at the Golden Horseshoe ceremony on June 11, 2024, at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV.

Interesting numbers from the Calhoun County Primary Election were, of course, those who won their race, but a far more telling group of statistics county wide was change in the numbers of those who took the time to make sure their vote was counted. The total number of registered voters...

The Town Council of Duck has updated its beach and dune management ordinance. This update follows a review process that included a survey and meetings last fall and winter. The changes aim to improve the management of the beach environment and enhance safety and cleanliness.