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West Virginia Students Named 2024 U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates
GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is pleased to announce Peyton Barker from Greenbrier East High School in Greenbrier County and Bryson Riggleman from Petersburg High School in Grant County as 2024 West Virginia delegates in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Students are selected based on demonstrated […]
WV State Fire Marshal Office reports rise in fire deaths in West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Officials with the Office of the State Fire Marshal have reported a increase in fire related deaths across West Virginia. Since November 29, 2023, five people have died in four separate fires. The first death, on November 29, was a 58 year old male in the town of Cabins in Grant […]
West Virginia educator receives $25,000 Milken Educator Award
PETERSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Petersburg High School was filled with the thundering cheers of students, colleagues, dignitaries and media as they celebrated eighth grade English language arts teacher Ashley Wilkins. At an all-school assembly, Wilkins was surprised with the prestigious Milken Educator Award, a national honor that is often hailed as the “Oscar of Teaching.” […]
West Virginia school closings and delays for Wednesday
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Here are your West Virginia school closings and delays for today, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. According to the West Virginia Department of Education, the following counties are reporting closings or delays for Wednesday. Barbour County: All schools in Barbour County will be on a 2-hour delay on Wed. Nov. 29, 2023 […]
Treasurer Moore reunites City of Petersburg with nearly $12,000 worth of unclaimed property
PETERSBURG, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore announced his Office’s Unclaimed Property Division returned nearly $12,000 to the City of Petersburg – funds to be put towards facility improvement projects to benefit the local community. “It’s always an honor to partner with local government officials to return missing funds that would have otherwise gone unclaimed,” State […] The post Treasurer Moore reunites City of Petersburg with nearly $12,000 worth of unclaimed property appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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