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Concord nursing students take on WVU Medicine externships
ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Concord University nursing students have been afforded the opportunity to participate in summer externships with WVU Medicine -Princeton Community Hospital. This exciting chance at valuable experience emerged through the clinical partnerships of Concord’s nursing department and networking through the education department at the hospital. Nursing students with Concord applied for the […]
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Greenbrier East High School Among the 2024 Best High Schools
Lewisburg, WV (WVDN) – Greenbrier East High School has been ranked No. 39 of 111 schools in West Virginia in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools rankings. The school was also ranked No.27 of 111 in the state on the State Assessment Proficiency ranking factor. The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 schools at […] The post U.S. News & World Report Ranks Greenbrier East High School Among the 2024 Best High Schools appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Exciting Beckley USA 100 Super Late Model Race Happening on Sunday
A Beckley tradition dating back almost 50 years, the Beckley USA 100 at Beckley Motor Speedway, is set for this Sunday. The event, featuring a hundred laps of super late model racing, has been a local staple for 47 years and holds significant historical value as one of the longest-running dirt late model events in the country.
There will be a food giveaway coming up in Mercer County
BLUEFIELD, WV (WOAY)—On Tuesday, July 30th, There will be a free food giveaway in Bluefield. The giveaway will take place at the west end of Mitchell Stadium. It will start at 12:30 p.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. while supplies last. This is sponsored by Connections to the Connection...
Food Truck Program Set To Graduate First Two Participants
Two rural West Virginia cooks, with hopes of owning successful food truck businesses, are about to become the first ever graduates of a new, innovative program that organizers hope has set them up for success. The Bluefield West Virginia Economic Authority’s (BEDA) new Food Truck Incubator program not only offers...
WVU women's soccer to host youth soccer camp in July
In just over a week, the WVU women's soccer team will take a trip south on I-79 to host a girls' youth soccer camp. Athletes from the program will be on-site at Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, W.Va on July 8th from 10 am - 1 pm to provide instruction. The camp will be free to attend, with those looking to participate able to sign up at this link. The camp is only available to elementary school and middle school aged participants.
Man dies after reported accidential drowning
BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -A West Virginia man died after he accidentally drowned on Saturday, according to WVSP. Troopers said first responders responded to a reported drowning in the 2400 block of Peytona Costa Road in the Peytona area of Boone County on Saturday. Investigators identified the victim as Timmy...
West Virginia political leaders react to first presidential debate
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — By many accounts, even from fellow Democrats, it was a rough night for President Joe Biden in this year’s first presidential debate Thursday night. But former President Donald Trump took some punches, too. So how is this playing amongst West Virginia political leaders? Usually, these things split across party lines, but […]
Students everywhere should know the names of Marie and Gathie Barnett
I teach eighth grade West Virginia studies. I’m tasked with covering practically everything about our state, from the Adena mound builders up to the latest flood or mine collapse. However, there’s only so many days in a school year. Every year, some things get left on the cutting room floor. This past year, we were […] The post Students everywhere should know the names of Marie and Gathie Barnett appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Happy Birthday, America!
As I prepared this column, I fondly remember reading that the most important thing to emerge from the historical period known as the Age of Enlightenment was the United States. I’m not sure how historians measure such things. However, I certainly endorse the concept that these United States, a diverse mixture of people from all […] The post PSC Chairman Lane’s Column: Happy Birthday, America! appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Capitol renovation oversight has been skirted for years. Now, West Virginia has a Babydog mural in its historic seat of government
On West Virginia’s 161st birthday, Gov. Jim Justice came to the Capitol Rotunda to unveil four historical murals first envisioned by the building’s original architect nearly a century ago. And, of course, he brought Babydog along. “She’s made a real contribution to this state,” Justice said, sitting on his stool beside the English Bulldog that […] Capitol renovation oversight has been skirted for years. Now, West Virginia has a Babydog mural in its historic seat of government appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
West Virginia Gov. Justice’s family, Virginia bank reach settlement
A Virginia-based bank looking to recover more than $300 million in defaulted business loans from the family of Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Gov. Jim Justice has reached a settlement with the family, according to a press release.
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