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Click now to learn about School Closings or Delays. Monday December 21, 2009 Trooper shoots and injures woman who threatened him with sword by The Associated Press ELIZABETH, W.Va. -- A West Virginia State Police trooper shot and wounded a woman after she threatened him with a sword.

Westfall is listed in serious condition at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown.

A body was found Wednesday morning in a rural, wooded area of Wirt County near Creston, officials said.

The Martinsburg Public Library will host the following events: Ecology Club, 3:45 p.m. today: Eco-friendly Christmas crafts Special guest, Tony Martirano, 10:30 a.m. Saturday: Event will feature songs, crafts, treats and more, for all children and their families S.O.S., at 10:30 a.m. Dec.

Gregory D. Whited, 47, of Mineral Wells passed away in Elizabeth on Dec. 6, 2009, after a 2 1/2-year battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

The goal is to help local community volunteers help themselves in emergencies. The Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is taking steps to make that happen by establishing six new satellite offices in Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie and Roane counties.

Wirt County Assessor Deborah Hennen is back at work after being arrested and charged with trying to intimidate the county's deputy assessors.

Charges were filed Monday against Wirt County Assessor Debbie Hennen, but officials with the West Virginia State Police would not release the specific charges or the nature of the investigation.

The Wirt County assessor is facing a misdemeanor charge of intimidating two of her employees.

Temp: 55.0 F Font Size: A long-time Wirt County assessor is facing charges Monday night.

Rudi Raynes Videographer: Atish Baidya Web Producer: Rudi Raynes Reported: Oct. 30, 2009 10:26 PM EDT The first annual Halloweast appears to have started off without a hitch and organizer, Ric Cavender says it's nice to see hard work pay off.

Elizabeth Falstreau, who plays Wendy Darling in the Charleston Light Opera Guild's production of "Peter Pan" opening Friday, admits she's a bit fearful of the flying scenes.

Anthony Blondell purchased one-half of lot No. 120 on May 13, 1850, for $125. At that date, the most western section of West Race Street was known as North Street and Maple Avenue was German Street.

Several years after the Mid-Ohio Valley Aviation Association slipped out of existence, new and former members are bringing it back to the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport.

The Pocahontas County Warriors looked tired after the four-hour bus ride to Elizabeth and played that way during the game.

Hundreds gathered in downtown Elizabeth on Saturday to celebrate the area's long history during the seventh annual Wirt County Pioneer Day.

Two West Virginia schools have earned a top national award, state and national education leaders announced Tuesday.

At 2 p.m., this afternoon, the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce will officially switch its telephones from its office on Bland Street in Bluefield, and open up shop at the National Guard Armory/Civic Center in Brushfork.

I hope everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend, the last official holiday of summer.

Answers to two questions play significant roles in the economy of Calhoun County.