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Fairmont Senior High Welcomes Permanent Disc Golf Holes
Fairmont Senior High now features permanent disc golf holes, a gift from the Fairmont Flyers Disc Golf Club and the Educational Disc Golf Experience (EDGE). Principal Jim Green noted that this donation builds on the previous year's contribution of portable holes. The installation promotes the sport among students and honors the memory of Seth Burton, a former student who passed away. The initiative aligns with a broader effort to introduce disc golf in local schools and provide engaging physical education alternatives.
WVU Trains And Retains Highly Trained Nurses
Fifteen West Virginia University (WVU) School of Nursing graduates have earned one of the highest degrees a nurse can achieve. Among them, eight have accepted positions within West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report, nursing professions have a vacancy rate of 19.3 percent and a...
More West Virginia high schools reclassified for 2024 football season
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission is adjusting the classifications for more schools for the 2024 football season. According to the WVSSAC, the Review Board initially reversed the WVSSAC Board of Diectors’ reclassifications of 11 schools, and now 11 more have been reclassified. The initial 11 schools included Frankfort, John […]
Clouds increase tonight; scattered showers and storms for Friday
Tonight features increasing clouds and it’s a warmer night as a result with low temperatures in the mid 60s. Once again, it’s a great evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Bailey Zimmerman concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Friday brings a better chance for scattered showers […]
Players and coaches react to WVSSAC appeal decision
ST ALBANS, WV (WOWK)– Eleven West Virginia high schools are reclassified after they submitted an appeal to the WVSSAC after the creation of a new class caused changed breakdowns. However with the timing of these decisions, schedules have already been confirmed, meaning that these 11 schools will be playing a higher class schedule for the […]
What does the future look like for recreational marijuana in West Virginia?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — With the full legalization of marijuana in Ohio, what does this mean for use in West Virginia? Currently there is a strict medical marijuana policy in place, but in terms of recreational use – that’s yet to be determined. West Virginia House of Delegates Shawn Fluharty says 60% of Ohioans […]
49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions
County voters said they want to see more development of important services. We asked the candidates for this district seat what they would do to support their part of West Virginia. 49th House district candidate Q&A: Stanley Adkins and Jean Nutter respond to Nicholas County resident’s questions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Bridgeport Police Seeking Public Aid to Help Identify Truck in Relation to a Leaving the Scene Investigation
Bridgeport Police are asking for the community's assistance in identifying a vehicle that is part of an ongoing investigation at the. The truck in question is white, and according to Bridgeport Police Officer Nicholas Fibert it was involved in a leaving the scene that took place Thursday, August 15 at the mall. The area was in the main parking lot near Boscov's.
Tavon Austin set the standard for WVU receivers
MORGANTOWN — Too often we overlook what sports really is, getting caught up in the here and now and forgetting that we all are emotionally hooked on the memories of yesterday and those expectations we carry into the future. After the present, as important as it feels at the...
Former Marine, Leader in Harrison County Politics and Union Front, Charles "Charlie" Washington, Passes
Charles “Charlie” “Bowels” Richard Washington, Jr., 83, of Clarksburg was called home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born on April 6, 1941 in Clarksburg, a son of the late Charles Richard Washington, Sr. and Eula B Washington-Bailey. Charlie was a family man. He always...
Washington County Sheriff’s Office finds emu in Vincent
VINCENT — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office caught an escaped emu Wednesday in the Vincent area. “(The) Washington County Sheriff’s Office has located an Emu in the 600 (block of ) McGill Road, Vincent,” said a media release asking anyone who knew the owner of the bird to contact the office.
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