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.
Intermed Labs and Vandalia Health have advanced a real-time cardiac communication platform to its final prototype stage. The technology securely shares ECGs, ambulance locations and clinical updates to help hospital teams prepare faster for heart attack patients.
Gov. Patrick Morrisey extended West Virginia’s state of emergency in 12 flood-hit counties through Sept. 19. The move keeps resources and flexibility available as damage assessments and recovery from the July 21 storms continue.
West Virginia faces a growing shortage of attorneys for court-appointed cases as demand rises and retirements loom. A new Supreme Court commission report outlines policy recommendations to preserve access to justice statewide.
Virginia Elva Cadd, believed to be West Virginia’s oldest living citizen, celebrated her 107th birthday. The Kanawha Valley native remains active and independent at Harmony at Southridge.
Fairmont State launches Fall Welcome and First Flight Aug. 12-15, offering events, workshops, peer mentors and campus resources. The initiatives aim to help new students build connections, confidence and a sense of belonging before classes begin.
WVU engineering student Izaak Whetsel earned a Boren Scholarship to study Russian in Kyrgyzstan. He hopes the immersive experience will support his goal of developing software and hardware for spacecraft and robots at NASA.
Just over 500 of West Virginia’s limited-edition America’s 250th anniversary license plates remain at select DMV offices. The patriotic plate costs an extra $10 and honors those who served while showcasing iconic state scenery.
WVU innovation leader Erienne Olesh now leads RETI, a 60-plus-partner Appalachian coalition backed by up to $321 million. The initiative aims to strengthen America’s energy future and build a regional innovation economy through advanced manufacturing.
Cleanup and monitoring continue at the Parkersburg fire site. Agricultural sampling found no contaminants in residential water and only low levels in soil, produce, vegetation and honey, with no results exceeding federal action levels.
