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Welcome to the Communities News Directory at West Virginia Explorer. Be sure to visit our Communities Travel Guide for information about communities in West Virginia.

Concord U. online social work program among top

Concord's master's degree in social work has been ranked among the nation's best.
The Master of Social Work program at Concord University has been recognized as one of the top online programs in the nation by Learn.org,...

USDA approves West Virginia’s industrial hemp plan

A field of hemp in West Virginia greets the dawn.
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has received certification of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the plan submitted regarding the regulation...

West Virginia's two food banks operating at full capacity

West Virginia maintains two food banks to distribute food to those in need.
Following the closure of all non-essential businesses in West Virginia, the state's two food banks have ramped up efforts to feed the vulnerable, according...

Before World War II, farming was a matter of sustenance

Sam Tuckwiller gauges the harvest based on the appearance of the woody ring in a corn cob.
Farming in West Virginia is not what it was, and Sam Tuckwiller knows it for a fact. For more than six generations, Tuckwillers have...

Directory connects W.Va. farmers, consumers during crisis

The sun sets over farmland in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
Officials at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture are working with producers and farmers impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts by facilitating communication between producers...

W.Va. Osteopathic School top for primary care residents

The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg is among the state's top medical schools.
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine at Lewisburg, West Virginia, has been named fourth in the nation for producing the greatest number of...

West Virginia gardening program sees surge in interest

A child plants a seed in the ground.
More than 2,300 West Virginians have signed up so far for "Grow This: WV Garden Challenge," an annual program by the West Virginia University...

WVU agent provides finance tips to help during outbreak

"In this time of social distancing, it can be tempting to follow the crowd and make decisions such as panic shopping."
Service workers and those who have been unexpectedly laid off may not have the savings they need in a time like this, says a...

Shepherd offers free online Lifelong Learning courses

McMurran Hall at Shepherd University fronts East German Street in historic Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Shepherd University, at Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is offering an opportunity for the public to engage free-of-charge in its Lifelong Learning program through a series...

WVU expert offers advice on children’s virus anxieties

Professor Christine Schimmel recommends parents be open with their children about current events.
Transparent communication between caregivers and their children is key in mitigating children’s anxiety about the pandemic, says a school counseling expert at West Virginia...

10 ways to avoid emotional isolation during the virus outbreak

Social isolation is harmful to health and contributes to poor health outcomes, especially for older adults.
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation, says a WVU nurse-practitioner, who's offering 10 tips to avoid the blues while the nation attempts...

Structure, communications key to covid-19 homeschooling

Set expectations and hold you kid accountable. Make sure your child knows that their job during this crisis is to do their schoolwork.
Schools across West Virginia will remain closed for at least the next two weeks, forcing students to continue learning and completing coursework from home....

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