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Adult Family Care Month recognized by West Virginia Department of Human Services
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The month of September is being recognized by The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) as Adult Family Care Month. Governor Jim Justice also proclaimed the month of September as Adult Family Care Month in West Virginia. According to a press release from the West […]
7th House district candidate Q&A: Charles Sheedy and Devon Tennant talk bullying, family violence and financial stress
When we visited northwestern West Virginia, students frequently said they’re worried about school and campus safety. Others interviewed in the region often brought up violence and threats, including bullying and family violence like domestic and child abuse. As part of Mountain State Spotlight’s “Citizens Agenda” approach to covering this year’s elections, we asked candidates for […] 7th House district candidate Q&A: Charles Sheedy and Devon Tennant talk bullying, family violence and financial stress appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
2024-2025 United Way campaign kickoff
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – United Way of Southern West Virginia announces the organization’s Board of Directors will serve as chairpersons of the 2024-2025 annual campaign. The campaign will kick off Thursday morning, September 5th, during the UWSWV Leader’s Club Breakfast at the Historic Black Knight Country Club. As Campaign Chairs, the Directors will connect with […]
WV School of Osteopathic Medicine invests in their students and West Virginia
LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) – One local school is not only helping their students, but potentially the entire state as well. The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Foundation partnered with the Encova Foundation to donate $38,000 in awards to twelve WVSOM students. The scholarship amount per recipient ranges from $2,000 to $8,000. The Development Officer […]
West Virginia voters will consider amendment to ban physician-assisted suicide
A controversial amendment to prevent physician-assisted suicide will be up for voters in November to decide. If this is approved, West Virginia would be the first state in the nation to formally do so.
Mountain State Spotlight hires Mary Kay McFarland as Managing Editor
Mountain State Spotlight has hired Mary Kay McFarland as managing editor to guide our reporting staff as we tell stories of intense local importance and broad statewide relevance. “I’m excited to work on in-depth journalism that takes the time to unpack the nuanced challenges facing our state,” she said. “This reporting includes an invitation to […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Mary Kay McFarland as Managing Editor appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Tourism at three parks in southern West Virginia contributes millions to local economy
GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — A new report from the National Park Service shows a significant financial contribution from three parks in southern West Virginia. According to a press release from Eve West, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Services, the report shows that approximately 1,900,000 visitors who came to the New River Gorge National Park […]
16th Annual West Virginia Chestnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
ROWLESBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – On Sunday, Oct. 13, the 16th West Virginia Chestnut Festival will begin at 9 a.m. with chestnuts roasting on an open fire in the beautiful Rowlesburg Community Park. Roasters will be firing up the coals since daybreak to be sure the fire is hot enough to cook those nuts to a […] The post 16th Annual West Virginia Chestnut Festival Sunday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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