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Hinton Area Foundation Announces Fall Grant Cycle
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Hinton Area Foundation has announced its 2024 Fall Grant Cycle with the “Classes of Hinton High School/Making a Difference” (MAD) Grant and Learning Innovations Mini-Grant. HAF is proud to offer MAD grants to support community improvement projects that help improve Summers County and engage community members as volunteers. While full project funding requests from HAF will be considered, MAD grant applications that request matching funds may receive priority. Grant activities should stimulate community engagement and support sustainable projects within the community. The deadline for MAD is September 30, 2024. Learning Innovations Mini-Grants provide an award up to $500 to Summers County teachers, Pre-K to 12th, for projects that have educational merit, creative learning, innovation and student achievement. The deadline for Mini-Grants is October 1, 2024. Interested applicants should visit hintonareafoundation.org/grants for information and application. Incomplete entries may not be considered. Hardcopies must be mailed to: Hinton Area Foundation, PO Box 217, Hinton, WV 25951. The post Hinton Area Foundation Announces Fall Grant Cycle appeared first on The Hinton News.
Beckley ARH Hospital awarded accreditation from American College of Radiology
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Beckley ARH Hospital has announced that the facility has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in adult, cardiac, and pediatric computed tomography from the American College of Radiology Hospital. According to ARH Hospital CEO, Todd Howell, the accreditation is significant in that it assists the facility in its efforts toward […]
City of Beckley, Just for Kids host Family Fun Day at New River Park
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley and Just for Kids teamed with over a dozen community partners to host a Family Fun Day event at New River Park over the weekend. Community members and multiple vendors joined in on the fun as local youngsters were afforded a prime opportunity to run, play, and […]
Enterprise Mobility Foundation donates $12,500 to Concord University
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Enterprise Mobility Foundation has contributed at donation of $12,500 to Concord University to support the area of greatest need for the institution. The contribution was presented in a ceremony for which Caitlin Thompson of Enterprise Mobility Foundation made her way out to the office of Concord University President, Kendra Boggess. President […]
Fayetteville Public Library invites community to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Fayetteville Public Library is teaming up with the American Library Association to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September. The event encourages residents to discover the wide range of resources and opportunities available through their local library by signing up for a library card. This year, the Fayette County Public […]
B-State Teacher Education Earns National Recognition
Bluefield State University’s exceptional teacher education program has earned national and state recognition, underscoring the university’s commitment to preparing highly qualified educators. The university’s Elementary Education K-6 degree program and the 5-9 Mathematics, 5-9 Science, 5-9 Social Studies, and K-6 Special Education endorsements have received state recognition from the West Virginia Content Area Program Approval (WV CAPA), and the 5-9 English Language Arts endorsement has received national recognition from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This distinction places Bluefield State University among a select group of nationwide institutions being recognized for their dedication to high-quality teacher preparation.
Freshwater Folk Festival Fun Ahead
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 18th Annual Freshwater Folk Festival will bring people to the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery on East Main Street for entertainment and something good to eat. On top of that, it’s an opportunity for children and adults to have […] The post Freshwater Folk Festival Fun Ahead appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier Humane Society announces full capacity status
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) — The Greenbrier Humane Society remains at full capacity once again. According to a press release from the Greenbrier Humane Society, the kennels at the shelter are full once again. Members of the shelter stated that although they have tried to manage the large amount of animals, being at full capacity will […]
Little Maggie Pop-Up w/ Bagpiper Patrick McBride – Wednesday – Free!
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – Bring a lawn chair or blanket this Wednesday evening, Aug. 28, to Alderson, for a free pop-up concert with Appalachian vocal duo Little Maggie and bagpiper Patrick McBride Mary Dailey and Cheryl Mansley, aka Little Maggie, will treat you to a few folksongs from “across the pond,” and McBride, who is […] The post Little Maggie Pop-Up w/ Bagpiper Patrick McBride – Wednesday – Free! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Concord University Enrollment Continues Growth Despite Nationwide Forecasts of Declining Enrollment
ATHENS W.Va. (WVDN) – Concord University administrators are celebrating an increasing enrollment at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year outpacing the previous year’s historic increase. The news was welcomed against the backdrop of a fast-approaching “enrollment cliff” in the number of college-going students, based on birthrates, in U.S. population data. “This result comes from the […] The post Concord University Enrollment Continues Growth Despite Nationwide Forecasts of Declining Enrollment appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
The community is invited to Sunday at the River worship service in Ronceverte
RONCEVERTE W.Va. (WVDN) – The community is invited to worship with the congregation of the Fairlea Associate Reformed Presbyterian (ARP) Church on Sunday, September 15, at the Ronceverte Island Park Amphitheater for a Sunday at the river worship followed by a covered dish lunch. The congregation will gather at 11 a.m. for worship, which will be […] The post The community is invited to Sunday at the River worship service in Ronceverte appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Community breaks ground on Summersville Athletic Complex
SUMMERSVILLE, WV (WOWK) – After decades of planning and preparing, the community broke ground Friday on what will eventually be the new Summersville Athletic Complex. This $12 million, 128-acre complex is going to offer a wide variety of athletic opportunities to Nicholas County, such as new hiking trails and dirt bike paths. There will also […]
HBCU football: WSSU looks to dominate in season opener
Winston-Salem State football team prepares for opener against Bluefield State with high expectations despite previous season's record. The post HBCU football: WSSU looks to dominate in season opener appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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