Corps, governor to build levee in Milton to reduce flooding
Governor Jim Justice, Milton Mayor Thomas Canterbury, and officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed an agreement to build an 8,300-foot...
West Virginia submits hemp plan to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has submitted the state’s plan to regulate industrial hemp to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and officials are...
Walker named Grand Groundhog Watcher at Concord University
Officials at Concord University have named Mountain Lion head football coach Dave Walker as Grand Groundhog Watcher for 2020, joining "Concord Charlie" in the...
WVU reminds campus communities of winter weather procedures
Officials at West Virginia University are reminding students, faculty, and staff that as temperatures fall and the possibility of inclement weather increases, they are...
Gov. Justice: West Virginia job numbers best in over a decade
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s job numbers are the best the state has seen in over a decade.
Its 2019...
WVU fraternities and sororities maintain above-average GPAs
Fraternity and sorority life might be perceived as a distraction, but West Virginia University has announced that members of such organizations show higher academic...
W.Va. launches new farming assistance program for vets
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has launched a new agricultural training series for veterans in West Virginia, according to state Commissioner of Agriculture...
WVU researchers promote maple syrup production in West Virginia
With more than 400 million maple trees, it’s no wonder maple syrup is one of the fastest-growing industries in West Virginia.
To help keep the...
Shepherd University develops Appalachian leadership institute
The Shepherd University Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities is accepting applications from teachers and community leaders in Jefferson and Berkeley counties for a...
WVU to unveil economic plan for Potomac highlands
The five-county area comprising the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia could improve economically by embracing and promoting its regional identity, according to a new...
Governor lauds new West Virginia carbon research facility
Governor Jim Justice has announced an agreement with Ramaco Carbon to open a new research facility in West Virginia to pursue research related to...
Southern W.Va. to host top national travel writers in May
As many as 80 travel writers from across North America will explore southern West Virginia in May during a meeting of the Freelance Council...
