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Applications now open for WV’s free community college program
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s new, free community college tuition program, West Virginia Invests, is now open for applications. The state Community and Technical College System has unveiled a website, wvinvests.org, where students may apply. Senate Bill 1, which created the program, said the certificates[Read More…]
WVU celebrates explosion of innovation and entrepreneurship at second annual Demo Day
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — At West Virginia University, students, faculty and staff are charged with pursuing world-changing discoveries, innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges, academic engagement and excellence, and they are responding to the call. WVU’s second annual Demo Day (April 25) is an example in living color[Read More…]
17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — The 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place Saturday at locations across the country, including several in the Tri-State area. The twice-yearly, single-Saturday collection provides an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications. Hosted by the U.S.[Read More…]
New River Health to create medical mall in former Kmart building
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald OAK HILL, W.Va. — A Fayette County storefront that has been vacant for more than five years will soon be home to medical mall, filled with health and wellness services. Over the next two years, the former Kmart off Rt. 19 will be transformed into a new[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, April 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 26, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BIDEN ENTERS DEMOCRATIC RACE WITH ANTI-TRUMP THEME Declaring the “soul of this nation” at stake,[Read More…]
Yeager Airport-hosted police motorcycle program helps West Virginia State Police unit get underway
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a 40-year absence from Mountain State highways, West Virginia State Police motorcycle operators are about to make a comeback. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive law enforcement agency enters its 100th year, 15 troopers are completing a three-week training course[Read More…]
11th annual Ramps and Rail Festival set for Saturday in Elkins
By TIM MacVEAN The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — For the past decade, area residents and tourists alike have gathered in downtown Elkins to celebrate a local delicacy and sample unique ramp-infused cuisine. This Saturday will be no different than past years, during the 11th annual Ramps and Rail Festival, running[Read More…]
WVU researchers study factors that affect stream water quality
WVU Today CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Clean water is indispensable for human health, and human activity plays a large role water quality. West Virginia University researchers have compared that circular relationship in watersheds affected by different water movement and external factors to identify the dominant controls of stream water quality and[Read More…]
Eastern Panhandle recovery group to premiere addiction documentary
By BREANNA FRANCIS The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A local group aimed at helping those in active addiction work toward recovery is set to host the premiere of a documentary on Saturday that addresses drug addiction and the impact it has had in the Maryland, Washington D.C. and West Virginia[Read More…]
