By Jessica Wilt, The Journal MARITINSBURG, W.Va. — After a huge influx of requests last year, planning became a key word for the WVU Extension’s Grow This program. The 2020 edition of the program saw 26,000 people across the state request seeds to try their hand at gardening through the[Read More…]
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Brigadier General William E. “Bill” Crane named adjutant general for West Virginia National Guard
The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice held a virtual change of command ceremony to announce that Brig. Gen. William E. “Bill” Crane has officially assumed the duties, roles, and responsibilities as the adjutant general for the West Virginia National Guard, effective Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Crane is[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia with 91,886 positive cases, 1,396 deaths, 52,221 vaccines administered as of 10 a.m. today
Free testing sites listed; Harvard Global Health COVID Map not available today WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 91,886 Current Active Cases –[Read More…]
WVU mycologists receive National Geographic Explorers grant to study fungal diversity of millipedes
From WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Millipedes represent some of the earliest known terrestrial animals and are highly understudied, but two West Virginia University researchers are working to shine a light on these important invertebrates. Several years ago, Matt Kasson and Angie Macias set out to better understand the association between the millipede Brachycybe lecontii and fungi,[Read More…]
West Virginia prep coaches angry at Gov. Justice after New Year’s Eve gala video
By Ryan Pritt, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A New Year’s Eve video depicting a large crowd of people at The Greenbrier resort, many without masks and violating coronavirus social distancing guidelines has riled coaches, athletes and administrators. The video was taken a day after Gov. Jim Justice, the owner[Read More…]
Buckhannon, West Virginia to host the World Association of Marching Show Bands World Championships
By Amanda Hayes, The Inter-Mountain BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The start of 2021 brought good news to the City of Buckhannon as it learned its bid to host the World Association of Marching Show Bands World Championships was accepted. City Recorder Randy Sanders, who will head up the committee to bring[Read More…]
Variety of hobbies available for West Virginians to choose in new year
By Steven Baublitz, WV News CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — With the new year officially here, many people have opted for new changes and goals in their lives, as well as making time for new activities. Whether looking for something along the lines of being more physically active or something[Read More…]
Martinsburg, West Virginia, elects its first female mayor in city history
By Breanna Francis, The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Winning her historic seat by nearly 200 votes, longtime Councilwoman-at-large Harriet Johnson was elected mayor of Martinsburg in June, making her the first female mayor in city history. It was announced in July that for the first time since the city’s inception[Read More…]
WorkForce West Virginia preparing to act fast on unemployment benefits
By Suzanne Elliott, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia is awaiting word from the U.S. Department of Labor on extension of unemployment benefits signed into law by President Trump Sunday. “While we wait on additional federal guidance, I have directed WorkForce West Virginia to be prepared to[Read More…]
Pennsylvania-based company signs to buy Mountaineer Gas
By Jessica Farrish , The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — A Pennsylvania-based company has signed an agreement to purchase the parent company of Mountaineer Gas, the largest local gas distribution company in West Virginia, pending approval by the State Public Service Commission, the regulatory agency that oversees public utilities. UGI Corporation[Read More…]