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Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference
MORGANTOWN, WV (WVDN) – Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice welcomed over 300 attendees to the annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference. The Student Supports Institute, which runs through Thursday, unites statewide Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinators, county contacts, and partners to explore best practices for supporting students. Communities In Schools West Virginia […] The post Gov. Justice, First Lady Justice welcome attendees to annual Communities In Schools West Virginia conference appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Sen. Manchin announces federal funding for East Wood VFD safety gear
DAVISVILLE — The East Wood Volunteer Fire Department will be receiving federal funds for the purchase of safety gear. East Wood VFD in Davisville is set to receive $39,666 from $408,527 announced by U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., on Tuesday for fire departments across the state to make needed purchases, according to a press release from Manchin’s office.
25 Arrested in West Virginia Drug Operation Tied to Sinaloa Cartel’s El Mayo Zambada
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Two drug trafficking organizations operating in West Virginia, one with connections to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel, were dismantled following 25 indictments by a federal grand jury. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia announced this on Tuesday. Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada,...
WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance joins recognition of West Virginia Donor Day
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Medicine Transplant Alliance is joining Donate Life West Virginia in recognition of West Virginia Donor Day on Aug. 1. The annual event is held on Aug. 1 — or 8/1 — because the date symbolizes that one organ donor has the potential to save eight lives and heal up to 75 others.
Sales tax holidays coming up for both Virginias
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — Residents of both Virginias are gearing up for a weekend of sales tax-free shopping thanks to the annual sales tax holidays. The sales tax holidays are weekends when certain items are able to be purchased without a sales tax on them. In West Virginia, eligible items include clothing, school supplies, and certain […]
State education official discusses new plan for teaching math
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the West Virginia Department of Education announced new math teaching standards for all state high school and middle school students starting in fall of 2024. The standard will be extended to students in lower grades according to Clinton Burch, Senior Officer of Adult and Technical Education for the West […]
34th annual Multifest to get underway soon
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Along with Live at the Levee and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, Multifest will take its turn on the riverfront. Multifest is a non-profit organization seeking to celebrate diversity and enhance multiculturalism. Pastor David Fryson, president of Multifest, said, “As I travel around the country, one of...
Thomas Memorial Hospital plans mass casualty incident drill for Wednesday
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Kanawha County hospital has planned a large-scale training event for Wednesday to evaluate the facility’s response to a mass casualty incident. Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston is collaborating with researchers and educators at Louisiana State University to conduct a “detailed and...
Locals weigh in on the amount of food recalls lately
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Several recalls have been issued lately -- pulling popular food items from store shelves because they can make you really sick. Experts say food recalls are becoming more common. The FDA reports there have been 578 food products recalled in the first six months of 2024.
Spartans drum and bugle corp practice at Ravenswood High School
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - On Tuesday afternoon, the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corp from New Hampshire practiced on the new Ravenswood football field. The Drum and Bugle Corp are a collection of 165 members from across the globe that come together for seven weeks in hopes of winning first place in Indiana.
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