By Doug CipolettiExecutive Director of the West Virginia Virtual Academy In fall 2022, nearly 10 million K-12 students were enrolled in rural public schools across the U.S.—representing around 20% of the K-12 student population. Far from the buzz of metropolitan life, many rural students are unsure what job opportunities exist[Read More…]
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West Virginia using beet juice to pretreat roads ahead of winter storm
By Maggie SusaThe Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Beet juice is being used across West Virginia, including Cabell County, to pretreat roads ahead of icy weather conditions. It’s a fairly new practice, and the state Division of Highways, which is under the Department of Transportation, started using the substance on an experimental[Read More…]
West Virginia House, Senate pass first regular bills
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — With a forecasted snowstorm set to hit West Virginia this weekend, the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed several of their first bills prior to leaving Charleston on Friday. The state Senate passed four bills Friday morning, including[Read More…]
WVU School of Nursing partners with Johns Hopkins University to expand community nursing opportunities for students
WVU Today West Virginia University will soon offer nursing students a new pathway for focusing on community nursing, allowing them to make a difference outside the hospital setting by improving access to care and promoting wellness in schools, homes, health departments and elsewhere. Through a partnership starting this fall, the WVU School[Read More…]
Morrisey highlights ‘50 by 50’ plan at annual natural gas conference
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey told attendees of one of the largest natural gas events in West Virginia that the latest announcement about Houston-based Calpine LLC building a natural gas power plant in Marshall County is another example of his 50 by[Read More…]
Going to ‘The Mountain”: Spencer native Gerald Titus joins Supreme Court
By Ashley PerhamCharleston Gazette-Mail For Davis, the 3-year-old son of Gerald M. Titus III, the best part of his dad’s new job as Supreme Court justice is going to “The Mountain,” as he calls the West Virginia Capitol building that houses the Supreme Court. Titus has been coming to the[Read More…]
Concord University Groundhog Day Breakfast to serve students in need
From Concord University ATHENS — Emergencies rarely respect tuition deadlines, and when they strike, even the most dedicated student can be forced to choose between staying in school and making ends meet. Those are the moments when Concord University’s Gap Fund steps in. The fund provides small grants to undergraduate[Read More…]
WVU releases Dean’s, President’s and graduate lists for Fall 2025
WVU Today West Virginia University has released its Fall 2025 Dean’s and President’s lists, as well as the full list of graduates for the fall semester. See the three lists. A total of 8,063 students earned honors during the fall. Having received 3.5 grade point averages or higher, 4,604 students were[Read More…]
Senate takes slow approach to Hancock County schools emergency funding bills
By Steven Allen AdamsFor The Intelligencer CHARLESTON — While the West Virginia House of Delegates moved with lightning speed to pass two bills aimed specifically at the financial issues in Hancock County Schools, the state Senate is moving those bills through its normal committee process, angering one lawmaker. On Tuesday,[Read More…]
Officials urge taking precautions before expected weekend snowstorm
By Amber PhippsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — The National Weather Service is calling for a 40% chance of snow after 1 p.m. with a high of 16 degrees on Saturday and an 80% chance of snowfall Saturday night into Sunday. There is expected to be a 60% chance[Read More…]
