West Virginians can now register as organ, eye and tissue donors while registering to vote, making the state the nation’s second to offer this option. Nearly 250 people have signed up since June 8, offering hope to more than 500 residents awaiting transplants.
Upshur County’s flood distribution center at West Virginia Wesleyan College will close Sunday at 3 p.m. Remaining supplies will move to community sites or Lewis County’s distribution center.
West Virginia’s Blue Envelope Program aims to make traffic stops safer for drivers with autism, dementia or developmental disabilities. Free envelopes provide officers with key documents, emergency contacts and communication guidance.
Buckhannon has waived building and wiring permit fees for flood-related repairs within city limits. The permits themselves are still required, and the city will inspect projects to ensure they are flood-related before granting the waiver.
John Forester has been named the permanent president and CEO of WVU Medicine St. Joseph’s Hospital. The veteran healthcare executive has served as the hospital’s interim leader since March.
WVDOT honored four student co-op employees with Division of Highways scholarships worth up to $12,000 each. The program aims to develop and retain future leaders in engineering, IT and aerospace.
U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey has named a new senior leadership team for the Northern District of West Virginia. The group will focus on public safety, fraud enforcement, immigration laws and protecting taxpayer dollars across 32 counties.
Aetna Better Health of West Virginia and WVU Extension have helped more than 700 youths in foster care join 4-H since 2020. Scholarships and over $50,000 in county donations are making 4-H’s community, skills and support accessible statewide.
West Virginia closed its 2026 School Clothing Allowance program after one week because funding ran out. Eligible applications submitted by July 27 may receive $200 per child for school clothing, while later applications will be denied.
WVWC and Methodist Theological School in Ohio have launched accelerated pathways to graduate degrees in divinity, public theology and social justice. The 3+3 and 3+2 programs save students time and money while offering scholarship opportunities.
