WVU Today Holiday gift givers should consider practicality this holiday season, according to a West Virginia University fire safety expert who is suggesting several safety-related gifts that will keep your loved ones safe throughout the year. If you want a gift designed to protect someone from harm, Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension Fire Service, is offering[Read More…]
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West Virginia lawmakers briefed on approved changes to PEIA coverage
By Steven Allen AdamsThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — The finance board for West Virginia’s Public Employee Insurance Agency recently approved slight premium increases and other fee hikes for the state’s health coverage program beginning in July, though lawmakers had questions about possible changes. The Joint Standing Committee on[Read More…]
White honored at 36th Annual Spirit of Beckley celebration
By Greg JordanBeckley Register-Herald BECKLEY — Generosity serving thousands of the region’s children and a person who demonstrates the spirit of giving and community service while expecting nothing in return were demonstrated Monday evening by the Spirit of Beckley. The Spirit of Beckley campaign got underway Nov. 4 with a[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president tour stops in Nicholas County rescheduled due to weather
WVU Today WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will take his “Welcome Home Tour” of the Mountain State to Nicholas County on Monday, Dec. 15. Events previously scheduled for Dec. 8 were canceled due to weather. WHO: President Benson, Summersville Mayor Robert Shafer and other local and community leaders, University alumni and[Read More…]
A Solemn Salute: Parkersburg, Marietta ceremonies honor lives lost in Pearl Harbor attack
By Jess ManciniThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – The attack on Pearl Harbor that drew America into the second World War was observed Sunday at the Point in Parkersburg and behind the Armory in Marietta where numerous wreaths were tossed into the river to honor veterans. The annual Pearl[Read More…]
Coopers Rock Overlook closed for bridge replacement
From the Times West VIrginian CHARLESTON — One of North Central West Virginia’s most scenic state parks is undergoing an upgrade. West Virginia state parks officials announced Dec. 4 that the main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest will be closed while the pedestrian bridge is being replaced. The project[Read More…]
Avian Influenza found in Jackson County backyard flock
West Virginia Daily News Charleston W.Va. (WVDN) – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Jackson County. This is only the third detection of HPAI in domestic birds in West Virginia since the global outbreak[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: West Virginia State Treasurer Pack to speak at UC commencement ceremony
From University of Charleston Charleston, WV— West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack will be the commencement speaker as the University of Charleston celebrates its newest Golden Eagle alums on Saturday, Dec.13, 2025. The university’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in the Wehrle Athletic Arena on UC’s campus. Treasurer[Read More…]
WVU Extension program builds student evaluation skills while strengthening community partnerships
WVU Extension At West Virginia University, the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources teamed up with WVU Extension to create a unique program in which undergraduate students can gain knowledge and expertise in program evaluation, applied research methods and data analysis, while simultaneously providing evaluation support to WVU Extension programs across West Virginia. The Extension Mentoring in Evaluation[Read More…]
Count birds for science and fun for Audubon’s 126th annual Christmas Bird Count
From The Register-Herald BECKLEY — For the 126th year, the National Audubon Society is organizing the annual Christmas Bird Count. On Dec. 20, birders and nature enthusiasts in Fayette County will join this tradition that has lasted over twelve decades, in the Oak Hill circle. Data collected by participants over[Read More…]
