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Virginia DMV launches new motorcycle safety campaign
A new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles advertising campaign is seeking to encourage motorcycle riders to take advantage of safety training courses offered through the Virginia Rider Training Program. The program offers comprehensive courses for riders at all levels, improving essential riding techniques and safety skills in a controlled environment....
West Virginia school health contest aims to encourage better eating
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Just in time for back-to-school season, West Virginia is launching a contest to help kids eat healthy. On Monday, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced the “West Virginia Healthy Habits Schools Challenge.” Elementary school students can make a two-minute video of what’s being done to create healthy habits at their schools […]
Senior centers, providing in-home care to elderly, struggling amid West Virginia Medicaid troubles
Ebony Moore has been an in-home caregiver for elderly residents in Kanawha County for 17 years. It isn’t a job that pays a lot, she said, but for her, it has always been a passion. “It originated from me taking care of my family — my grandmother, my aunties,” said Moore, 48, who lives in […]
WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced that two early firearms seasons for black bear are set to open Aug. 31 and Oct. 5 and reminded hunters to get ready by purchasing their license and stamps. The first early season will be open Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 in […] The post WVDNR reminds bear hunters about early firearms seasons appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Greenbrier County Schools Celebrates Employees of the Year
LEWISBURG W.Va. – Greenbrier County Schools (GCS) proudly celebrates its 2025 Employees of the Year, honoring exceptional educators and staff who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service. Each school in the county selects a Teacher of the Year, all of whom are nominated for County Teacher of the Year recognition. A selection committee reviews these nominations […] The post Greenbrier County Schools Celebrates Employees of the Year appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Artist Dimeji Onafuwa to hold exhibit at Concord University
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University will host an exhibit and lecture by Artist and Concord University Alum, Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa beginning later this month. Dr. Dimeji Onafuwa is a multifaceted Nigerian born artist. His expertise extends beyond the canvas. He is also an educator and UX leader. He holds a PHD in Transition Design from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied design’s contribution to the new commons, a concept he terms as “recommoning.” He has been invited to deliver conference keynotes, participate in podcasts, and lead workshops worldwide. Topics he covers range from art and alternative economics to transition design, the pluriverse, the commons, allyship, and algorithmic bias.
Team Beckley WV ready to rock for Alzheimer’s
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – The Raleigh County Commission on Aging (RCCA) aims to end Alzheimer’s. Join team Beckley WV Rocks on Saturday, August 17 to stop this relentless disease. “This is the time of the year when we raise money for Alzheimer’s research,” said Assistant Executive Director Tammy...
Toll Brothers Sell Virginia Property After Data Center Makes an Offer ‘It Couldn’t Refuse’
The extra cash and a strong first quarter have prompted the luxury home building to raise its full-year earnings guidance to between $13.25 and $13.75 per diluted share. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently made an unexpected sale of a parcel of land in Virginia in what it is calling a “one-off,” saying it was an offer “it couldn’t refuse,” writes Dan Brendel and Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
West Virginia high schools win appeal on sports reclassifications
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Eleven West Virginia high schools have won their appeals to return to their original classifications for West Virginia high school football. The eleven schools that appealed their new classifications were Frankfort, John Marshall, Oak Hil, Petersburg, Preston, Sissonville, Spring Valley, St. Albans, St. Marys, Tyler Consolidated and Wayne. With the […]
False fall mornings with warmer afternoons become the norm this week
Tuesday, a warm front towards the west follows the Jet Stream south through Tennessee proving a few more clouds than Monday. A stray light shower early on with high pressure working in for the afternoon to clear us out. Temps remain muted with northeast winds 1-5mph falling just below average in the upper 70s. The […]
Spinnaker Insurance proposes rate increase for approximately 20 West Virginia customers
The Spinnaker Insurance Company, last month, requested authorization from the office of the West Virginia Tax Commissioner to increase their customers’ liability rates by 21.99%. The increase would impact approximately 20 customers in West Virginia. As is required by code anytime an insurance provider wishes to raise their rates,...
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