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West Virginia DOHS now accepting school clothing allowance applications
WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) began accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2024, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible student will receive a $200 benefit to purchase appropriate school clothing or fabric for families who sew their […]
Campus carry weapons law debuts in West Virginia, joins 11 other states
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — People with concealed carry permits can possess firearms on West Virginia public college and university campuses under a state law that debuted Monday. Institutions of higher learning can implement exceptions to the law, which bans the open carry of a firearm on campus. Similar legislation...
W.Va. Campus Self-Defense Act now in effect
Today (July 1) is the take-effect date across the Mountain State for Senate Bill 10, the W.Va. Campus Self-Defense Act. Passed by the West Virginia Legislature in 2023, the Campus Self-Defense Act allows a person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the grounds of an institution of higher education, with some exceptions, if that person has a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon.
Cool and comfy overnight; more chances for sunshine on Tuesday
Monday evening will be quite comfy as we start in the 70s with only a few clouds around. Stretching into the overnight won’t change much as mostly clear skies stay. The biggest change you’ll notice is when it comes to the temps as we see them drop into just the 50s. Should be a nice […]
Trio Sworn in to Serve on Clarksburg City Council
Clarksburg City Council swore in three members to its governing body at a special meeting held in the city's municipal chambers Monday evening. Incumbents Martin Howe and Marc Jackson were sworn in during the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Also, newcomer to the city's governing Ryan Deems was sworn in. City Clerk...
Storch: The Role of Social Media and ‘Get a Life’
In the world of politics, jabs and pointed remarks are often expected. For example, this past week during his weekly briefing, the W.Va. Gov. Jim Justice suggested the soon-to-be-former mayor of Wheeling, “Get a life.” This comment came after the mayor took to social media to criticize the Governor’s presence at Independence Hall on West Virginia Day, June 20. Interestingly, the mayor of the host city was not present that day while Debbie Jones, the manager of Independence Hall, was doing a fantastic job with the day’s festivities.
West Virginia Grant Resource Centers help secure more than $33 million in grant funding
HUNTINGTON, MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia Grant Resource Centers (Grant Centers) Co-Founders Sara Payne Scarbro, from Marshall University, and Liz Vitullo, from West Virginia University, celebrated a major milestone in helping clients secure more than $33 million to support their economic, workforce and community development projects. Through competitive grant writing, facilitation support and project […] The post West Virginia Grant Resource Centers help secure more than $33 million in grant funding appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Fairmont Police issue statement after three bodies found in area
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) - The Fairmont Police Department has released a statement after three bodies were found in the area in June. Police said there has been no correlation made between any of the three deaths and in two of the three instances, drug paraphernalia has been found. The body...
West Virginia wrestling snags commitment from hometown heavyweight state champion
Earlier this week, WVU wrestling snagged a commitment from one of the top talents in the state of West Virginia -- and they didn't even have to leave town to find him. Brock Kehler, a senior at University High School in Morgantown, has announced he will be joining the Mountaineers after he wraps up his high school career this season. As a junior, Kehler competed in the 285-pound weight class and captured his third consecutive state championship.
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