‘Raising the retirement age in the U.S. is not about the quality of life for older adults’ WVUToday MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two West Virginia University experts see threats to quality of life along with health care and tax bases in ongoing debates about increasing retirement ages in the United States and elsewhere. Julie[Read More…]
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WVDNR hosting Archery in the Schools State Tournament today at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
WV Press Release Sharing SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Students from 65 schools are participating in the 18th annual Archery in the Schools State Tournament on Saturday, March 25 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Members of the media who wish to cover the event should check in at the registration desk when[Read More…]
West Virginia International Yeager Airport and Kanawha County Public Library to celebrate Hercules on his 6th birthday
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) is pleased to announce the launch of a new children’s book “The Adventures of Hercules: A New Friend.” To celebrate, CRW is partnering with the Kanawha County Public Library (KCPL) to host a special storytime and birthday party[Read More…]
Opinion: Health Policy, the Social Safety Net, and the 2023 Legislative Session
West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy shares column By Rhonda Rogombe CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has long faced significant health-related challenges, many of which could have been meaningfully addressed by bills introduced during the 2023 legislative session. While a couple of positive health-focused bills were passed by the legislature[Read More…]
WVU Extension Ultimate Outdoor Weekend to be Held
West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H youth development program has invited youths from across the state to Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, a weekend camp full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn wilderness skills. The annual weekend camp will be held April 21-23 at WVU Jackson’s Mill.During Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, campers will learn new[Read More…]
WV Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund Accepting Applications
The West Virginia Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund is accepting applications through April 28 for large and small grants for projects that conserve unique and important wildlife habitats, natural areas, forest lands, farmlands, and lands for hunting, fishing and recreation.Applications will be accepted for large grants that are more than $25,000.During[Read More…]
Bethany Alumnus Selected for MLB Conference
Bethany College alumnus Nate Marko ’19 was selected by Major League Baseball to attend a national conference earlier this month! Marko received a scholarship through the Diversity Pipeline Program to attend the 12th annual Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) Analytics Conference. Marko is currently the director of hitting and[Read More…]
Weirton PD Officers Honored
During Monday’s Weirton Council meeting, officials honored two recently retired members of the Weirton Police Department’s K-9 unit. Lt. Troy Bickers, whose partner Tygo, and Lt. Matt Lelless, whose partner Shay, have retired from active duty were presented with plaques in honor of their service to the community. Pictured above[Read More…]
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College Celebrates Social Work Month
West Virginia Northern Community College’s (WVNCC) is helping celebrate this year’s Social Work Month in March with the theme “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” to highlight how social workers have enriched our society by empowering people and communities to overcome hurdles that prevent them from living life to the fullest.The annual[Read More…]
Easter After-Glo Concert to be Held
Wellsburg Christian Church, located at 1001 Charles St., Wellsburg will host its third annual Easter After’Glo concert Sunday, April 16, at 6 p.m. we will be hosting areaThose interested in joining the concert should contact the church office at 304.737.0889 and leave your name, church name and telephone number.