Wesleyan marching band keeps growing
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — In 2014, West Virginia Wesleyan College reinstated its marching band after a 40-year hiatus. In its fifth season under the director of Logan Lindsey, the band is…
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Furloughed federal employees in West Virginia can apply for unemployment benefits
Federal employees affected by the government shutdown in West Virginia may apply for unemployment benefits throughout WorkForce West Virginia. Affected workers are encouraged to apply by visiting workforcewv.org. Applicants may…
Warm Wishes Tree to offer free gloves, hats at SYCC
The Upshur County Family Resource Network and Stockert Youth and Community Center are teaming up to create a Warm Wishes Tree in front of SYCC. They are accepting new or…
B-UHS a finalist for W.Va. High School Business Plan Competition
Teams from seven different high schools across the state have advanced to the final round of the West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition. As they gain invaluable entrepreneurial education in…
New drug disposal kit program being provided by UnitedHealthcare, Recovery Point
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice recently joined with officials from UnitedHealthcare and Recovery Point to announce a new program that will assist West Virginians in disposing of unused opioids…
Weyerhaesuer grant allows school to purchase digital radios
Renee Kelley, Maintenance Support Specialist at Weyerhaeuser, recently presented a Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Certificate to Jeanne Bennett, principal of Washington District Elementary, according to an Upshur County Schools post. Washington…
This Week in West Virginia History: Jan. 13-19
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. Jan. 13, 1905: Joseph H. Diss Debar…
Capito, Bennett reintroduce bipartisan target practice, marksmanship training bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) reintroduced the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act. Opportunities for Americans to safely engage in recreational and competitive…
Trout stocking underway for 2019 in West Virginia
ELKINS, W.Va. — West Virginia’s trout stocking season is now underway, giving anglers and their families several opportunities to enjoy this exciting outdoor pastime. During the season, which runs through…
Elementary school will create “Hodgesville Museum of Natural History” with grant
According to an Upshur County Schools Facebook post: Hodgesville Elementary School is excited to announce they are the recipient of a STEAM Power WV grant for $3,020. According the W.Va.…
