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Governor Justice of West Virginia will address the Women of Asphalt in Wheeling on Tuesday.
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice will return to the Ohio Valley on Tuesday to address the Women of Asphalt (WofA). The event will take place at Waterfront Hall, where Gov. Justice will serve as the Keynote Speaker. The schedule for the day is as follows:. 11:00 AM: Event registration and...
Men's & Women's Tennis Earn ITA All-Academic Team Distinction
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Fairmont State men's and women's tennis teams both achieved Intercollegiate Tennis Association ("ITA") All-Academic Team recognition, and 17 Fairmont State tennis student-athletes earned ITA Scholar-Athlete accolades, the association revealed on Tuesday (July 23). To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have a team...
School Health Director delivers friendly reminder for kids to get their back-to-school shots
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) – Has your child gotten their back-to-school immunizations yet? Schools throughout West Virginia require kids entering school in grades K-12 to show proof of their updated shots and immunizations. Sometimes kids have phobias of needles and shots, which can be a problem when you take your child to update their shots. […]
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
$10 million approved for projects in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — $10 million was announced for water and sewer projects in the Mountain State by the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council. The projects that the $10 million will go towards include: Funds were also approved for six other water and sewer projects in West Virginia, which include:
Central 911 in Doddridge-Ritchie County upgrades Next Generation Core Services
PENNSBORO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Central 911, serving Doddridge and Ritchie counties, has selected INdigital as its Next Generation Core Services (NGCS) provider, transitioning from Legacy E911 service. The upgrade includes implementing INdigital’s Emergency Services Network (ESInet), location services, and text capabilities. Additionally, Central 911 will use the INdigital MEVO continuity of service platform to ensure […]
Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Fairmont State’s Perry Baker Eyes 3rd Olympics in Rugby Sevens
Former Fairmont State University student-athlete Perry Baker is preparing for his third Olympics, representing Team USA in Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 75% of U.S. Olympians competing in the Paris Olympics have collegiate sports backgrounds. 169 schools from 45 conferences will have at least one U.S....
Professor for Fairmont State’s College of Business and Aviation wins 3 Prestigious Awards from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Dr. Rebecca Giorcelli, Professor of Information Systems Management, has been honored with the Region 2 Teaching Excellence Award, International Teaching Excellence Award, and the Best of Regions Excellence Award for Region 2 of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Teaching Excellence Award is bestowed upon educators...
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