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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.
🚧 Increased Smoke and Reduced Visibility in Parts of Frederick and Shenandoah Counties
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Staunton, Virginia. Local residents and travelers in Frederick and Shenandoah counties should expect to see more smoke today due to strategic firing operations aimed at managing the Waites Run fire, located south of Route 55/48 near the West Virginia border. Authorities are advising motorists in the affected areas to exercise caution due to areas of limited visibility. Drivers are reminded to keep their headlights on for safety. The impact of these operations includes potential disruptions to travel and visibility concerns. The community is urged to stay alert and to follow the guidance of local transportation agencies.
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