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Lawmakers Tackle FAFSA, School Discipline And More Education Topics At August Interims
Fall classes are well under way across the state. But state lawmakers meeting at the Capitol in Charleston over the weekend learned about lingering issues with a federal form from last year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA, unlocks both federal and state financial...
No special session on childcare in West Virginia this week
Many people were hoping there would be a Special Legislative Session this week to deal with childcare problems in West Virginia, but it didn't happen. However, that did not stop people from coming to the Capitol to lobby anyway.
Actress Halle Berry, Sen. Capito bring ‘Girls Rise Up’ program to Piedmont Elementary, host Roundtable at Kanawha Public Library
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Hollywood superstar Halle Berry, last week, joined U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to host a “Girls Rise Up” event at Charleston’s Piedmont Elementary School. The purpose of both the event, and the program, is to promote female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence. While...
New ventures spark West Virginia econoimc development boom
West Virginia attracted $10 billion in private sector investments between 2022 and 2023, a 50% increase over the previous four years. Projects like Form Energy's battery manufacturing facility in Weirton and Nucor's steel mill in Mason County are both expected to create hundreds of jobs. The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen...
Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 45): Man looks to build off of last year's success
MAN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Man is coming off a 7-4 season as they secured a place in the playoffs with a young team. The Hillbillies are looking to build off that success. "Well, we've had a real good early start to the season, I think. you know the kids we have here working hard and progressing,” head coach Harvey Arms said. “We're looking forward to the season."
Investigators ask for public assistance after property damaged in Charleston's West Side
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Police are asking for public assistance in an investigation after a homeowner reported damage to an HVAC unit in Charleston's West Side. A destruction of property complaint was made last week in the 200 block of Bream Street, according to a social media post from the Charleston Police Department.
WVSU honors the legacy of Katherine Johnson
INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University is again laying down a wreath in honor of former alum and NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson. August 26th marks Katherine Johnson’s birthday and was later declared Katherine Johnson Day by the state Legislature. It’s representative of the groundbreaking legacy in mathematics and aerospace navigation Johnson leaves behind, and which had all begun following her two graduations from WVSU — from her college graduation in 1937 at 18 years old and from high school at just 15 prior to that.
Barboursville to host Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver
BARBOUSVILLE, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning author is planning an appearance in Cabell County next month. Barbara Kingsolver earned a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2023 after penning “Demon Copperhead,” a modern version of Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield” set in southern Appalachia. The book portrays challenges presented by poverty, foster care and the opioid crisis.
East Bank Middle School’s portable locker rooms delivered
EAST BANK, WV (WOWK)– After many setbacks and delays, East Bank Middle School’s football team will finally be able to start their season. The town shipped in temporary bleachers, and portable restrooms for fans and locker rooms for players. There was an issue last week when it was announced that the delivery of the portable […]
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