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WVU researcher finds surprising phenomenon in NASA data from Mars

By Rachel BroskyFor WVU, Today Data beamed back from Mars by the NASA spacecraft MAVEN provides the first evidence that a phenomenon protecting planets from solar winds can occur in the atmospheres of worlds that lack strong magnetic fields, according to research led by West Virginia University planetary scientist Christopher Fowler. Fowler, a[Read More…]

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Beckley Men Speak About Why They Became CASA Advocates

By  Dr. Kristi DumasFor CASA Across West Virginia, CASA Advocates speak up for children in the foster care system. They review case files, make placement recommendations to judges and serve as a trusted adult.  The great majority of these volunteers are female. Simply put, West Virginia doesn’t have nearly enough[Read More…]

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Cedar Creek State Park Welcomes  New Almost Heaven Swing

Almost Heaven SWINGO challenge offers exclusive prizes for travelers By Lindsey FunkFor The West Virginia Department of Tourism Charleston – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has announced a new Almost Heaven swing at Cedar Creek State Park. Nestled along Cedar Creek in Gilmer County, this state park offers miles of[Read More…]

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OP-ED: Coming Home to West Virginia

West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson is Thanking West Virginians for Their Warm Welcome as He Ends His Statewide “Welcome Home Tour” and Prepares for the Second Year of His Presidency. By Michael T. BensonFor West Virginia University Thank you, West Virginia. My sincere thanks for warmly welcoming my[Read More…]

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$2,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Barbour County Students Entering Health Fields; Barbour Community Health Association Supports Next Generation of Healthcare Heroes with Annual Scholarship Awards 

By Barbour Community Health AssociationFor Barbour Community Health Association Philippi — Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) proudly announced the recipients of its 2026 healthcare scholarships last week, awarding a total of $2,000 to two local students preparing for careers in healthcare (each student received $1,000 for future endeavors). These annual[Read More…]

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West Virginia Humanities Council Seeks Grant Applications

By  Erin RiebeFor The West Virginia Humanities Council Charleston — The West Virginia Humanities Council announces an upcoming special grant deadline of August 1,  2026, for minigrants. The state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Humanities Council  offers grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions that support educational[Read More…]

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Concord University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List 

By Tammie Toler PresleyFor Concord University Athens – The following students have achieved the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Concord  University. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who were registered for a  minimum of 12 Concord credit hours and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 or above at the end  of the[Read More…]

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