The American Pops Orchestra’s free September tour brings professional musical theatre to elementary schools across underserved Appalachian communities. Since 2017, APO’s educational programs have reached nearly one million students nationwide.
West Virginia’s PSC will hold a public hearing Sept. 28 in Charleston on proposed power generation rules under HB 2014. Those wishing to participate must notify the commission by Sept. 18 and submit materials by Sept. 23.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, three WVU faculty members recall witnessing the attacks from Morgantown, beneath the Twin Towers and Charleston. Their stories honor the lives lost and a day that forever changed America.
Buckhannon’s 2026 Pumpkin Scarecrow Contest invites residents, businesses and groups to decorate downtown lampposts Oct. 5-31. Entries must be family-friendly, securely installed and removed by Nov. 2.
More than $100 million in public and private investment supports over 500 miles of fiber across rural West Virginia, bringing service to more than 5,000 unserved locations and supporting about 10,000 homes and small businesses.
Upshur County 911 Assistant Director Kimbra Wachob was named WV CIT Dispatcher of the Year for her compassionate crisis response and statewide training leadership. Her work has strengthened how dispatchers handle behavioral health emergencies across West Virginia.
Residents who lived or worked in Lewis, Upshur, Ritchie or Pleasants counties during the July 21 storms may qualify for D-SNAP food benefits. Applications will be accepted Sept. 21-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at designated county sites.
West Virginia WIC offers shelf-stable food packages to storm-affected families without reliable kitchens, water or refrigeration. Available statewide, the option includes items like dry milk, baked beans and hard-boiled eggs.
West Virginia’s 2027 Champions of Learning honor Lisa Cook, Miriam Mason, Alicia Riggleman and Laura Presley for excellence in school service, counseling, leadership and teaching. The expanded awards celebrate educators and partners who help students thrive.
West Virginia’s Outdoor Heritage Conservation Fund is accepting grant applications through Oct. 31 for land-protection projects. Up to $700,000 is available for wildlife habitats, working lands and outdoor recreation areas.
