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Western Maryland community colleges receive Edwards Fund Grant for cyber ranges.
Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College and Hagerstown Community College have received a $617,400 grant from the Senator George C. Edwards Fund toward a $686,000 project to implement two cyber ranges through the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program to assist cybersecurity students to prepare for careers, using real-world, cutting-edge simulation. Created by the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) and BCR Cyber, the Cyber Workforce Accelerator program is designed to expand Maryland workforce development efforts and provide the...
Farmers can apply now for drought assistance. Here's how to find the help
This summer has been extremely dry and hot, with little to no end in sight for the counties of Alleghany, Garrett, Washington and Frederick. Farmers are extremely worried about the D3 (extreme) drought conditions as indicated on the U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM). A drought intensity level of D3 on the USDM means conditions are drier than 98% of past conditions resulting in devastating crop losses, pasture losses and water restrictions. ...
Taylor County organization to host school supply drive for students in need
GRAFTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A gently used and new school supplies drive will take place in Grafton early next month. The PATCH Coalition of Taylor County, which stands for Planned Approach To Community Health and sets out to improve the overall health and well-being of Taylor County and its citizens through education and other special projects, will host the Pay It Forward Collection & Bake Sale.
Did WVU see best of Oklahoma State in 2023, are Cowboys better in 2024?
The first act of West Virginia's 2024 football schedule deserves some attention. Not only are the Mountaineers the rare team facing two major-conference opponents in non-conference play, but they played Penn State and Pitt a season ago. Big 12 play begins with a home game against Kansas, and tough, no, they did not play last season, WVU ought to have a much better idea what to expect this time around. The first of the season's two opening weeks follows before a road game against Oklahoma State, and there's familiarity there, too.
Professional baseball could await these six WVU players from the 2024 team
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The professional baseball career of WVU infielder JJ Wetherholt can begin after he signed a contract that contained a $6.8 million dollar bonus. It was the St. Louis Cardinals who selected Wetherholt in the first round of the just-completed draft of amateur players. The Mars, Pa. native was the seventh player selected in the first round.
Pesticides as big a cancer risk as smoking; study identifies risk in PA counties
(The Hill) – Pesticides may cause cancer on a level equivalent to smoking cigarettes, a new study has found. The widespread use of pesticides may lead to hundreds of thousands of additional cancer cases in major corn-producing states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Ohio — even for Americans who don’t work on farms, according to findings published Thursday in […]
In-state ATH Hunter Giacomo talks recent PWO offer from WVU
Hunter Giacomo, an in-state kid from George Washington High School recently picked up a PWO offer from WVU. Giacomo is in the class of 2025 and is a linebacker who registered 104 total tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions, including a pick-six as a junior in 2023. Giacomo has made...
Jacob Canton Receives Offer from West Virginia Men’s Basketball
Class of 2027 Rutgers Prep (N.J.) guard Jacob Canton has received an offer from Division I West Virginia Men’s basketball program, per recent reports. The Somerset, N.J., native also holds an offer from Radford, according to VerbalCommits.com. The 6-foot-2 Canton, who also suits up for AAU NY Rens/Team Dykman,...
Clarksburg Native Robert "Bob" Reynolds Elected as Secretary for WVU Board of Governors 2024-24 Term
The West Virginia University Board of Governors is announcing its officers for the 2024-25 term. Experienced members serving in leadership are Richard “Rick” Pill, elected as BOG chair, Dr. Patrice Harris, elected as vice chair, and Robert “Bob” Reynolds, elected as secretary. Reynolds, a Clarksburg native,...
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