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HEPC: Emergency declaration, extra funding for school aid helped WV kids afford college
While issues have plagued the federal government’s revamp of the application for student aid, West Virginia’s higher education leaders say help from Gov. Jim Justice and the state Legislature have caused the state to be much better off than others. The 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms debuted in January, three months later […]
Fair food at Sandy's Racing and Gaming
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FEMA runs out of diaster relief money
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -As Hurricane Ernesto caused widespread damage throughout the Atlantic Coast, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Tuesday the disaster relief fund ran out of money. Data from FEMA shows this in the second year the agency ran of disaster relief out money reported in a...
First Alert Forecast | The Heat Peaks Before The Rain Comes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Temperatures started off quite comfortably again today, but that hazy summer sunshine is doing its thing. We’ll be cruising toward another 90-degree day this afternoon, for some of us that would be more than 40 such days this Summer(!) At least the humidity remains manageably low, but it’s not going to feel like there’s any relief outside of Air Conditioning. Clouds will gradually filter in during the second-half of the day, but approaching showers should hold off until tomorrow.
National Family Fun Month at Myrtle Beach
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - August is National Family Fun Month – the perfect reminder to take a break and enjoy a memorable vacation with the kids before school starts. Parenting expert Dawn Yanek teamed up with Visit Myrtle Beach to share ways to promote family fun and stretch your dollar on your next family trip.
Marshall Week of Welcome helps connect new students
HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) – It’s Week of Welcome at Marshall University! Wednesday was all about the basics, giving new students a chance at a leg up on the upcoming semester. Events for Wednesday included a campus tour, safety tips, and tech assistance to help familiarize new students with Marshall’s online platforms. “And this year, we’re […]
Defending OVC Champion Eagles Travel to Marshall to Open Season
MOREHEAD | The first step in defending its Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title begins on Thursday for the Morehead State soccer team as it travels east to face rival Marshall at Hoops Family Field in Huntington, W.Va., at 7 p.m. The Eagles enter the contest after splitting a pair of...
Two men sentenced in Detroit-to-Huntington drug trafficking organization, prosecutors say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two men were sentenced to prison on distribution of methamphetamine charges after admitting their roles in a drug trafficking organization, prosecutors said. Vernard Antonio Brown, also known as “Bam,” 33, of Detroit, Michigan was sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by four years supervised...
Cancelled school trip lawsuit still being waged in court
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Two hundred seventy-three families in Cabell County are still hoping to get their money back for a school field trip to the nation’s capital that was lost to the pandemic. It all dates back before the pandemic, to September of 2019, when Barboursville and Milton...
Dr. Adam Franks to lead family medicine, rural health efforts at Marshall’s School of Medicine
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Adam M. Franks, M.D., has been named vice dean for rural health and chair of the department of family and community health at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, announced David Gozal, M.D., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Hon), Marshall University vice president for health affairs and dean of the medical school.
ARC of MOV speaks on “National ABLE Savings Day”
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - State treasurer Riley Moore commemorated Wednesday as the first “National ABLE Savings Day” to raise awareness of ABLE Programs. The day is also intended to encourage employers, advocates, and individuals with disabilities to explore the ways the savings program helps those with disabilities to become more financially independent.
Another comfy night; chance for showers to end the week
Tonight features mostly clear skies and temperatures dipping back into the upper 50s. Once again, it’s the perfect evening to enjoy outside for dinner or if you’re checking out the Jimmy Fortune concert here at the State Fair of West Virginia! Perhaps even give the air conditioner a break with a light northerly breeze once […]
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