This Week in West Virginia History: July 28-Aug.3
Charleston WV (July 2019) – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. July 28,…
Category: West Virginia News
Governor announces intent to fund new U.S. Customs building at Yeager Airport
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced Friay that he has requested $2 million from the West Virginia Infrastructure Jobs Development Council to help fund the construction of a new…
W.Va. Department of Arts, Culture and History extending deadline for 2019 W.Va. Juried Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is extending the deadline for entries for its 21st biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition. Submissions for the…
DNR seeks big bucks and trophy fish for National Hunting and Fishing Day display
ROANOKE, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking hunters and anglers to enter showcase pieces for the big buck and trophy fish display at the National…
Dr. Joy Hatch joins Fairmont State University as vice president for IT and CIO
Fairmont State University welcomes Dr. Joy Hatch as the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Her background includes a Bachelor’s in commercial design from Barton College, followed…
Cabell County food services director receives national recognition for helping feed kids
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Education and Cabell County Schools joined representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today to recognize Rhonda McCoy with the Summer Food…
Fred Brooks Garden Club members make tussie mussies at Serenity Care
The Fred Brooks Garden Club Garden Therapy Committee met at Sandra McCutcheon’s house on April 26 to plan their May 7 activity to be held at Serenity Care Assisted Living. …
West Virginia educators to collaborate to improve educational outcomes during annual Student Success Summit
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The ninth annual Student Success Summit, hosted by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) and the West Virginia Department of Education, will kick off Wednesday. This year’s theme, “The future is…
State providing extensive assistance to World Scout Jamboree
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – With West Virginia welcoming tens of thousands of scouts from across the entire world this week for the 24th World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel…
Clothes Closet temporarily accepting donations only on a limited basis
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The Clothes Closet, a part of the Upshur Parish House located at 47 Sedgwick Street in Buckhannon, announces that it is currently accepting donations only on a…
