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Hardy County Schools Offering GYO Apprenticeship: A Fast Track to a Teaching Career
The Grow Your Own (GYO) Pathway provides students fast access to the education field through a combination of dual enrollment/Advanced Placement courses and an accelerated pathway. This program enables students to obtain a bachelor's degree in three years. Hardy County Schools, one of eight counties in the state, provides paid apprenticeship training.
Fire risk in Potomac Highlands could persist following earlier fires; officials hope for rain
High winds and low humidity coupled with an overwhelmingly dry, mild winter sparked raging brush fires in the Potomac Highlands region of the state over the last two weeks, and officials say the threat of future burning is still present as another red flag warning could be on the way. It all depends on how much rain is set to come to the region in coming days, said Dan Hofmann, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. A storm front was moving in over the weekend, with hopes it will hit with wet and rainy conditions in the beginning of the week. Following any precipitation, however, will likely be a return to dry and breezy weather, again increasing the risk of fire. The post Fire risk in Potomac Highlands could persist following earlier fires; officials hope for rain appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Four Counties in West Virginia due to Wildfire
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in four counties in West Virginia may receive emergency prescription refills now through April 6, 2024, due to the wildfire. The counties impacted are Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton. To receive an emergency refill of prescription medications, TRICARE beneficiaries should take their prescription […]
Blazing Across the Highlands: West Virginia's Battle Against Wildfires
Last week, wildfires ravaged 5,750 acres of the Potomac Highlands Region in West Virginia, as reported by Jeremy Jones, Director of the West Virginia Division of Forestry. Jeremy Jones expressed gratitude for the hard work carried out on Friday, which led to significant containment progress before rain intervened. Speaking on MetroNews “Talkline” on Monday, he emphasized the importance of consolidating these gains over the weekend to ensure the fire lines remained secure.
Gov. Justice declares State of Emergency in Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton counties
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Gov. Justice has declared a State of Emergency for the counties of Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, and Pendleton counties due to extensive forest fires in those counties. The declaration is a proactive measure ensuring the allocation of necessary resources and expedite emergency response efforts. The State of Emergency allows State and Local […]
Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College Receives $1.4M Grant for New Heavy Equipment Operators Program
Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College received a $1.4 million grant from Congress. This funding will support a new heavy equipment operators’ program. The money will go towards buying more land and various heavy equipment like simulators, a mini excavator, dozer, dump truck, backhoe, forklift, and more.
Wildfires spreading through Hardy County, civilians assisting fire crews
HARDY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Weather conditions have allowed for fires to quickly spread throughout Hardy County. The widespread fires have caused fire crews to remain busy around the clock with help being called in from nearly two hours away. The Aurora Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) located in Preston County was called to assist Hardy […]
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