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West Virginia to Observe National Voter Registration Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Secretary of State Mac Warner announced today that he is leading the effort to promote September as National Voter Registration Month. Secretary Warner encourages voters to participate by registering to vote or checking their registration status for the upcoming Special Election. He is also asking county clerks, the...

Five Maple Syrup Production Seminars Scheduled Across WV

Charleston, WV - To meet the demand of a growing industry, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) along with WVDA Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture program and the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association (WVMSPA) are teaming up to offer an introductory maple seminar for aspiring entrepreneurs. Last year,...

WVDA Reaches Agreement to Use Homegrown By Heroes Brand

WVDA Reaches Agreement to Use Homegrown By Heroes Brand

Charleston, WV - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) announced Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt signed a trademark license agreement with the Homegrown by Heroes (HBH) brand. Commissioner Leonhardt jointly signed the agreement with Michael O'Gorman, executive director for The Farmer Veteran Coalition Inc., during the West Virginia Veterans...

TC’s Gun Shop and IDPA host pistol competition

TC’s Gun Shop and IDPA host pistol competition

Tucked away one mile from Route 93 in Davis, you will find TC’s Shooting Range, a well-designed rifle range and an equally well designed pistol range. T.C. Helmick, owner TC"S Gun Shop Recently,T.C. Helmick hosted a shooting match conducted in conjunction with the International Defensive Pistol Association. Local people as...

Blast from the Past – Old #2 Restoration Project

Blast from the Past – Old #2 Restoration Project

The Davis Volunteer Fire Department recently reacquired their 1953 GMC one ton panel truck. The truck has a 500 gallon a minute pump, a 200 gallon tank, 6 cylinder engine with 4 speed manual transmission and still only has 17,764 original miles on it. It is believed the truck was...

Labor Day Weekend Festival In Rowlesburg

Labor Day Weekend Festival In Rowlesburg

FRIDAY Sept. 1, Fireman’s Parade at 7 p.m. Food served in the Park.; SATURDAY Sept. 2, Annual Labor Day Dance, featuring “The Classics.” held in the auditorium of the Szilagyi Center on Saturday from 8 - 11 p.m.. Sponsored by Rowlesburg Revitalization Committee and is open to the public. For...

USDA Partners with SCORE to Help Veterans Start Farming

Charleston, WV - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and SCORE, a nonprofit association that helps small businesses get off the ground, are partnering up to help new farmers. The new initiative will focus on veterans, women and socially disadvantaged Americans who are trying to start a farm or ranch....

DHHR to Expand Drug Treatment Services to Combat Drug Epidemic

CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced it will use $22 million in settlement monies received from drug distributors to combat the drug epidemic in West Virginia. House Bill 2428, also known as the Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund, was passed by...

Team One Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Team One Celebrates One Year Anniversary

Team One Celebrates One Year Anniversary Oakland, MD – Team One Chevrolet Buick GMC in Oakland Maryland is celebrating a milestone. September 1will mark the one-year anniversary of the official re-opening of the dealership as a member of the Timbrook Automotive Group. Since taking the reins from the former owner,...

Gov. Justice Issues Statement on Road Bond Referendum

CHARLESTON, WV - This is a not a Democrat, Republican or Independent issue. It’s about jobs, safety, your roads and bridges, and hope for our state. The overwhelming majority of our elected leaders, along with myself, are in favor of the Road Bond Referendum and providing our citizens with safe...

Increase in Littering Fines

A notification from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Agency states that as a result of the 2017 Legislative session and the passing of House Bill 2303, WV Codes 2215A2 and 4 have changed effective July 7. The changes to the state code can be summarized as follows: Less...

Camp Horseshoe Fall Quilt Retreat

ST. GEORGE – Fall is coming and it is time to make plans to attend Camp Horseshoe’s Fall Quilt Retreat near St. George from September 12 – 16, 2017. It will be the perfect place to spend quality time with your sewing machine and quilting friends both new and old....

Repairs begin on Pulp Mill Bottom Dike

Repairs begin on Pulp Mill Bottom Dike

Photo by Beth Christian BroschartSunrise Construction of Moatsville is moving in equipment and supplies to complete repairs on the Pulp Mill Bottom Dike. Officials say the restoration should take approximately four to six weeks to complete. PARSONS – Residents of Parsons have noticed an uptick in activity up and down...

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