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WVU agribusiness advocate suggests local farms for holiday food and unique gifts
WVU Today An agribusiness expert from West Virginia University Extension says whether you’re planning a holiday meal or searching for a meaningful gift, you don’t have to look beyond your own community. In fact, shopping at local farms and agribusinesses can connect you with distinctive, handcrafted products while keeping more dollars close to[Read More…]
Sights of the Season
Arctic air dropping temperatures to the single digits Sunday evening
By Greg JordanThe Register-Herald BECKLEY — Unwelcome arctic air expected Sunday evening could plunge the region into single-digit temperatures, but forecasters expect this visitor to leave by early next week and temperatures could rise close to 40 degrees by mid-week. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service’s office in Charleston issued[Read More…]
Jeffrey Lusk, director of Hatfield-McCoy Trails, rides into the sunset after 20 years of growth
By Rick SteelhammerCharleston Gazette-Mail Twenty years ago, when Jeffrey Lusk became the first executive director of the Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails network consisted of five trail systems offering motorizedtrail riders a total of 400 miles of trail in four Southern West Virginia counties. By the time[Read More…]
Morrisey announces $15.4M for water and sewer upgrades, conservation programs
Staff reportsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — State funding was announced Friday for four ongoing water and sewer projects in the region. * Union Williams Public Service District was awarded $474,508 through the WVWDA to provide wastewater treatment plant and collection system upgrades. The primary project area is Waverly[Read More…]
WVU experts say don’t bundle up too tightly against the cold
WVU Today Dropping temperatures have many people digging out their old-fashioned woolen underwear and outerwear, while others shop for thermal performance gear made from high-tech materials. West Virginia University fashion design and merchandising experts Angela Uriyo, assistant professor, and Debanjan Das, associate professor, both of the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media, can[Read More…]
Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health Invests $1 million to expand “Healthy Neighborhood” program
Charleston, W.Va. – Following a highly successful pilot phase demonstrating significant positive health outcomes, the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health today announced a $1 million commitment to expand its “Healthy Neighborhood” program. This transformational initiative, a collaborative effort with Vandalia Health Network, InComm Healthcare, directly addresses food insecurity[Read More…]
Morrisey: State employees to receive raise in next budget
By Evan BevinsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — State employees will get a raise in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Thursday. “We will have a pay raise for state employees, period,” he said during a press conference at the Capitol. “That’s going to[Read More…]
Capito predicts ‘temporary’ solution is coming for health care subsidies
By Joselyn KingThe Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito didn’t expect either of two competing health care reform bills rejected in the Senate on Thursday to pass, but she does see a temporary stop-gap measure being approved next week before Congress goes on holiday break.[Read More…]
