By CHARLES YOUNG The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Thanks to millions of dollars in federal grant funding, hundreds of AmeriCorps volunteers in West Virginia will have the financial resources to continue serving communities around the state. The $5.4 million grant — which comes from the Corporation for National and[Read More…]
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Southern States holds dairy appreciation day in Ranson
By DAVID CRAFT The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – The month of June is National Dairy Month, a time to spread awareness for a declining dairy industry. Southern States is hosting its annual Dairy Appreciation Day on Friday for those in the community who want to look through a window[Read More…]
Circuit Judge, former state Senator John Yoder dies
Staff report The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — John C. Yoder, judge of the 23rd Judicial Circuit, died June 9. Yoder practiced law in Harpers Ferry for 23 years and was of counsel to Burch & Cronauer P.C. in Washington, D.C. He served two terms as a Republican in the[Read More…]
EPA begins sampling, but Minden residents remain distrustful
By JESSICA FARRISH The Register-Herald MINDEN, W.Va. — Annetta Coffman once listed, to her twin sister, their sick neighbors and the ones who have died. “I can drive through Minden and pinpoint the houses,” she said Monday. “Some are two or three in a row of people who have had[Read More…]
Blenko again offering WV Day piece
By JAMES E. CASTO The Herald-Dispatch MILTON, W.Va. — In 1980, the Blenko Glass Co. began what has become a long-standing tradition when it produced a limited-edition bowl commemorating the state’s 117th birthday. Only 117 of the birthday bowls were made. Each year since, the company has continued the tradition, offering[Read More…]
‘Street Melodies’ brighten up Elkins as part of Art of Elkins event
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — A busking opportunity for area artists was introduced in downtown Elkins on Saturday thanks to a collaborative effort from many in the community who are hoping to promote people’s unique talents. The Old Brick Playhouse, Delmonte Market and Elkins Make it Shine[Read More…]
WVU recovery efforts began early, continue after 2016 flood
(WVPA Editor’s note: This Full Article and online media kit containing numerous downloadable photos, videos and other resources is available in the WVUToday Media Center. All of this material is available for your use at no cost. Please remember to attribute the work to WVUtoday.) By Pamela Pritt University Relations/Communications MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Garrett Burgess, a[Read More…]
WV Rivers Coalition’s Angie Rosser receives national conservation award
National Wildlife Federation’s Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership award is group’s highest honor CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Wildlife Federation named Angie Rosser of the West Virginia Rivers Coalition the recipient of its 2017 Charlie Shaw Conservation Partnership Award. The award honors one person each year from among the Federation’s affiliates; WV[Read More…]
Traveling exhibit on the life, career of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd coming to Ripley
June 29 reception, remarks by former U.S. Sen. Carte Goodwin kick off Fourth of July celebration RIPLEY.Va. – Mayor Carolyn Rader and the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education welcome the community to the opening of a traveling exhibit celebrating the life and career of Senator[Read More…]
New Story 2017: Are you registered and ready?
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Held in Morgantown on June 16 and 17, New Story 2017 is a free two-day festival of workshops, screenings, demos and spitballing about media, DIY placemaking, communications, tech, entrepreneurship, organizing, dreaming big and rabble-rousing in Appalachia. With sessions planned around tech and media innovation, film and photography,[Read More…]
