The West Virginia Humanities Council awarded minigrants of up to $2,000 to nonprofits statewide. The projects support exhibits, digitization, historic preservation, tours, workshops and other educational humanities programs.
Tyler Harmon of Ravenswood set West Virginia’s blue catfish weight record with a 72.75-pound catch from the Ohio River. The 48.15-inch fish broke the weight mark, while the 51.49-inch length record still stands.
Explore West Virginia history from Sept. 6–12, from the James Gang’s alleged Huntington bank robbery and Betty Zane’s heroism to political milestones, cultural icons, landmark battles and Mountaineer Field’s debut.
West Virginia’s Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup is set for September 26. Volunteers ages 12 and older must register by September 17 to collect litter along state-maintained roads, with bags, gloves and safety vests provided.
Fairmont State University received a $16,000 state grant to expand First Gen Falcons. The program offers first-generation students mentorship, financial aid workshops, campus resources and other targeted support to help them succeed.
A veterans outreach event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Upshur County Senior Center. VA staff and American Legion Post 7 will help veterans and surviving spouses with enrollment, disability claims and earned benefits; bring a DD214.
West Virginia will conduct statewide high-visibility speed enforcement Sept. 4-21. Officials urge drivers to obey posted limits, noting speed contributed to 33% of the state’s fatal crashes in 2023.
Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital now gives new moms bracelets identifying their postpartum status. Its POST-BIRTH program highlights nine warning signs to help providers quickly recognize complications and improve maternal safety.
Buckhannon Water Department will hold a public meeting Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex to review its Source Water Protection Plan. Residents and businesses can learn about drinking water safeguards, ask questions and offer feedback.
Storm, WVU Police’s newest explosives detection K-9, patrols campus alongside handler and alumna Isabella St. John. The energetic pup continues a decades-long tradition of four-legged officers helping keep Mountaineers safe.
