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Health center to develop programs to fight WV food insecurity
A West Virginia community health center is participating in a program addressing food scarcity. The National Association of Community Health Centers' 2024 Innovation Incubator creates ways to expand access to healthy foods. Cabin Creek Health Systems, based in Charleston, will have funding and guidance from experts to help it design and test community-based solutions.
A look at Buckhannon’s Fourth of July weekend events
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The city of Buckhannon will host its Fourth of July events on Friday, and officials say the public is sure to have a blast. “Well, they want to be down in Jawbone Park at 5 PM, We are going to have our famous chicken dinners, with Create Buckhannon. A lot of vendors, a lot of food available, the snow street band is going to be performing, and then at sundown, at dark, we will have an extravaganza of fireworks,” said Randy Sanders, City Recorder & Information Coordinator.
West Virginia's Corey Ellis is a rising star in professional disc golf
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Disc golf continues to be a growing sport and it's not just recreational. Sure, there are courses throughout the state and it's fun to play, but there are professional disc golfers and Barboursville's Corey Ellis makes a living at it. I made my way out...
West Virginia Wesleyan College Art Professor to Receive Outstanding Educator Award
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia –A West Virginia Wesleyan College art professor will receive the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award from the Mountaineer Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jon Benjamin, associate professor in the Art and Design Department, teaches graphic design, photography, film and more. He holds...
Buckhannon Fire Department talks Firework Safety Tips
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) -The Fourth Of July is right around the corner, and authorities are reminding you to stay safe this independence day. Some studies show over 9000 Americans were involved in fireworks related injuries. Officials told WDTV those injuries can be avoided. “You want to remain a safe distance...
Deadline for entries approaching for State Fair of West Virginia
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — Entry deadlines are quickly approaching for the 99th Annual State Fair of West Virginia. Livestock entries are due by midnight on July 6, 2024 and home, arts, and garden are due by midnight July 12, 2024. “Seeing the hard work exhibitors put into their entries and projects is always a highlight […]
Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is applauding another U.S. Supreme Court ruling that plaintiffs may bring a claim under the Administrative Procedure Act within six years of when they are first injured by final agency action, even if the agency first took the action more than six years ago. The Attorney […] The post Attorney General Morrisey Again Victorious in Reining in Administrative State appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners
The inclusion of the language, advocates say, is a direct insult to and betrayal of the nation’s miners, who are being diagnosed with complicated black lung disease at higher rates and younger ages than ever before. The post ‘It’s criminal’: Advocates decry attempt to halt new silica rule meant to protect miners appeared first on Pennsylvania Capital-Star.
West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. For decades, West Virginia has elected senators who have played an oversized role in United States energy policy, backing fossil fuels and resisting robust action […] West Virginia’s Senate race may shift limits of US climate ambitions appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Man arrested after stealing can of beer from Sheetz
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – One man has been arrested after stealing a can of beer from Sheetz. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, June 30, 2024, Robert Roy was arrested for petit larceny following a theft incident at the Sheetz located off Beverly Pike in Randolph County. The Randolph County 911 Center […]
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