West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The University of Charleston Marathon doesn’t take off until 2026, but it’s already racing into the spotlight. The UC Marathon has officially been designated as a USA Track & Field (USATF)-certified course, meaning runners can use their results to earn coveted spots in[Read More…]
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BOE votes to close Harman, North By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS — One year and seven days after the Randolph County Board of Education first released information about an effort to close multiple county schools, the BOE voted Wednesday night to close Harman K-12 School and North Elementary School.[Read More…]
Concord University extends in-state tuition to all of Virginia
West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — Concord University is rolling out the welcome mat in a big way for our Virginia neighbors. In a measure approved Thursday during the fall Board of Governors session, University leaders OK’d in-state tuition rates for all Mountain Lions crossing the Commonwealth border. The Two States-One[Read More…]
The house that love built: Ronald McDonald House celebrates anniversary, expansion
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – For more than three decades, Ronald McDonald House Morgantown has been a refuge for families facing the life-altering uncertainty of childhood illness and injury. The facility briefly paused that critical mission Thursday morning to celebrate 35 years of care as well as[Read More…]
West Virginia Adds Six Sites to National Register of Historic Places
Additions showcase the Mountain State’s rich history and heritage West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the recent addition of six West Virginia sites to the National Register of Historic Places. Spread across multiple counties, these new designations emphasize the Mountain State’s rich[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association Celebrates Successful Breast Cancer Awareness Drive-Thru Night
October 2 breast cancer event at Belington Medical Clinic raises awareness about early detection West Virginia Press Association BELINGTON, W.Va. — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) proudly celebrated another successful Breast Cancer Awareness Drive-Thru Night on Thursday, October 2 at the Belington Medical Clinic, welcoming 52 cars for an evening[Read More…]
Raleigh County vaccine religious exemption case has another day in court
By Esteban Fernandez, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — Arguments in the vaccine exemption lawsuit came down to whether the presence of unvaccinated people would truly harm individuals with immunocompromised medical status at Wednesday’s hearing at the Raleigh County Courthouse. The hearing was a continuation of one that took place about[Read More…]
West Virginia’s U.S. Attorney Nominees Confirmed in Mass Senate Vote
By Steven Allen Adams for The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — Three West Virginians, including one current state senator and one former lawmaker, will take positions in the federal government months after the nominations by President Donald Trump as the federal government remains shut down. In a 51-47 vote Tuesday evening, the[Read More…]
Matt Herridge discusses future economic development in West Virginia
By Amber Phipps, Parkersburg News and Sentinel VIENNA — West Virginia Secretary of Commerce Dr. Matt Herridge spoke at the Wood County Development Authority and Parkersburg-Wood County Area Development Corporation joint annual meeting on Wednesday. The dining hall in the Parkersburg Country Club was packed with guests from various economic[Read More…]
‘Educators Rising’ Provides an Effort to Ensure Local Students Become Tomorrow’s Teachers
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — As Pendleton County Schools continue a strong rebound from issues imposed by COVID, officials continue to identify the shortage of certified teachers as a key barrier to further improvements. Over a century ago in remote areas, teachers often honed those skills[Read More…]