West Virginia State Parks will host a Ringing of the Bell Ceremony at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park on Friday, July 3 at 3 p.m., honoring sacrifices for American liberty.
West Virginia’s GHSP and NHTSA are urging drivers to avoid drug-impaired driving this Fourth of July, warning that “if you feel different, you drive different.” Even marijuana and over-the-counter meds can slow reactions and impair judgment.
Upshur County joined West Virginia’s America250 initiative by burying a community time capsule at the historic Pringle Tree site. Packed with letters, photos and local keepsakes, the capsule is set to be opened in 50 years.
Fairmont State University is now featured on Amazon Prime’s “The College Tour,” giving students and families an authentic, inside look at Falcon life beyond brochures.
Four adults died in a Wednesday night house fire in Junior after investigators say discarded consumer fireworks likely ignited a trash bag on the front porch. With no working smoke alarms and the exit blocked by flames, the victims were unable to escape.
Registration is open for the WV 988 & CIT Summit July 20-22 at the Resiliency Center in Parkersburg, hosted by First Choice Services to strengthen crisis care statewide.
WVDNR Police is joining the nationwide Operation Dry Water campaign July 3-5 to promote sober boating during the busy Fourth of July weekend.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging West Virginians to ring bells in unison at noon on July 4 to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
Woodlands Development and Lending has named McLain Saba deputy director and Lena Huynh business services manager, strengthening its push for community-based economic development and sustainable housing in North Central West Virginia.
Neil Roth retired June 30 after nearly 43 years as West Virginia Wesleyan College’s technology leader, guiding the campus from mainframes to the dawn of AI.
