The state advanced $400,000 to temporarily relocate flood-damaged Robert L. Bland Middle School to WVU Jackson’s Mill. About 400 Lewis County students are expected to resume in-person learning after Labor Day.
West Virginia Wesleyan’s Class of 2026 nursing graduates achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate and employment rate. All have remained in West Virginia, providing nursing care in local communities.
Crews will intermittently close southbound I-79 at the West Virginia-Pennsylvania line from 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, to 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, to set steel beams on Wade’s Run Bridge. Drivers can detour on US 19 between Mount Morris and Star City.
Buckhannon’s Aug. 17-21 calendar includes recycling pickup, public meetings and a free songwriters workshop. Residents can also find updates on flood recovery, FEMA assistance, fee waivers and park reopenings.
WVU researchers will use real-time gaming data to identify trends and triggers in risky loss-chasing among West Virginia bettors. Arnold Ventures awarded the university nearly $300,000 for the research.
Dam upgrades are underway at Bear Rock Lakes WMA to meet state safety standards and improve fishing access. Lake levels will be lowered and fishing closed for up to six months; anglers should monitor WVDNR updates and seek alternative sites.
Fairmont State opened the 2026-27 academic year by reaffirming its commitment to student and employee success. President Mike Davis emphasized investments in programs, campus improvements and partnerships to strengthen West Virginia’s workforce and communities.
A three-year AmeriCorps grant will help WVU’s Energy Express nearly triple its annual members to 180 through 2029. The expansion will bring free summer literacy, nutrition and mentoring programs to more children and communities across West Virginia.
A $1.5 million contract will pave WV 20 from Hinkleville to Buckhannon Road in Upshur County. It was among 28 construction contracts awarded by the state Division of Highways.
Explore West Virginia history from August 16–22, including pioneering women, Civil War raids, a Medal of Honor hero, traditional musicians, mining safety milestones and events that shaped the frontier.
