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ZMM Architects and Engineers hosts 17 college interns for real-world experience
CHARLESTON — Seventeen college students from various institutions are gaining practical experience this summer through internships with ZMM Architects and Engineers. At ZMM, interns collaborate with other students and professional staff, applying classroom knowledge to real-world projects. These experiences benefit communities across the region. The interns are working at...
Healthy Outlook: WVU’s Gee tours new wing at Jackson General Hospital
RIPLEY — WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital had a chance to show off its new $35 million wing Friday afternoon. West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee came to Jackson General to visit its leadership team, including new President and Chief Executive Officer Candace Miller, and to take a tour of the hospital’s new $35 million expansion that opened in June.
West Virginia Coal Mining Fatality: Woman Dies in Second Incident of 2024
Reporting from Charleston, WV: Ashley Cogar, a 33-year-old coal truck driver from Erbacon, West Virginia, tragically passed away due to injuries sustained in an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine. This incident is the second coal mining fatality in the state this year, which raises ongoing concerns about mine safety.
BBG Tech: The Cybersecurity Struggles of Small Rural Businesses in West Virginia
In the digital age, small businesses face many challenges, and for those located in rural areas like much of West Virginia, cybersecurity is a critical but often overlooked threat. With limited budgets and resources, these businesses are especially vulnerable to cyber attacks, which can have devastating consequences. This article explores the cybersecurity risks small rural businesses face, why they are targeted, and practical steps they can take to protect themselves. The reality is that these crimes may not be reported or seen in the news much, but the threat still exists, and business owners need to be aware.
Smoke fills air following fire in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Ohio (WSAZ) - Firefighters are on the scene of a fire on Friday morning. Smoke and flames were reported at 71 Private Drive, 1949 County Road 35, officials say. The call to dispatchers came in around 7:50 a.m. Friday morning’s fire was a rekindle from a fire that started...
West Virginia asks Supreme Court to allow Medicaid to deny coverage for gender-affirming surgery
West Virginia will take its fight over whether its Medicaid program must cover gender-affirming surgeries to the Supreme Court, the state’s Republican attorney general announced Thursday. “Once again, the state of West Virginia is going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said at a news conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. The announcement is the latest…
‘Governor’s Arts Caravan’ to make stops in Richwood, Point Pleasant, and other areas
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Governor’s Arts Caravan is coming to a town near you. The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) and the State Arts Office will host an upcoming arts caravan consisting of a series of five grant workshops around the state to discuss grant programs with artists and arts organizations.
W.Va. PSC probe into West Side gas outage seemingly gives pass to water company
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A West Virginia Public Service Commission probe of a water leak that led to a massive natural gas service interruption in Charleston's West Side last November found no indication of a systemic failure by the West Virginia American Water Company. Some are puzzled by the findings after a similar PSC staff report also took Mountaineer Gas off the hook.
Putnam Aging’s Senior Picnic celebrates Christmas in July
HURRICANE, WV (WOWK) – There are 153 days left until Christmas, but who’s counting? While the season may seem far away, some people in the City of Huntington are celebrating a bit early and getting into the Christmas spirit. The Putnam Aging’s annual Senior Picnic took place Thursday to celebrate Christmas in July. The event […]
Fast-rising 2026 TE Tayveon Wilson to take first Miami Hurricanes visit this weekend: “I want to talk to all of the coaches … see campus”
Huntington (W.V.) Huntington Prep 2026 prospect Tayveon Wilson hasn't visited Miami before, but he's ready to change that this weekend. The post Fast-rising 2026 TE Tayveon Wilson to take first Miami Hurricanes visit this weekend: “I want to talk to all of the coaches … see campus” appeared first on On3.
Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates
FRANKFORT — Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee raised $493,000 in its first six months, but so far it has made few contributions to fulfill its purpose of helping “good people” win closely-contested elections across the country. Through June 30 the Beshear PAC, named In This Together, has donated only $24,800 to candidates it has […]
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