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Upshur County Commission meeting preview: Chief deputy promotion, fire funding and rising jail costs
The commission meets Thursday with a relatively light agenda. Here’s what I’m watching.
Coopers Rock’s famous overlook closing for months-long bridge replacement
One of West Virginia’s most visited scenic spots will be closed until July as crews replace a pedestrian bridge at the Cooper’s Rock overlook.
Winter starts December 1. Or does it?
December 1 marks the first day of meteorological winter, but the winter solstice doesn’t arrive until December 21. Here’s why we have two “official” starts to winter — and why it actually makes sense.
WVU expert offers tips for navigating family tensions during the holidays
Forget the food and the gifts. The real holiday tradition is family conflict: A West Virginia University professor says holiday gatherings can resurrect childhood roles and dormant tensions. She offers strategies to keep the focus on gratitude rather than conflict.
Department of Agriculture confirms case of avian influenza in backyard flock in Jackson County
West Virginia’s third detection of bird flu since 2022 prompts officials to urge poultry owners to take extra precautions during winter migration season.
Future of Appalachian Hydrogen Hub in doubt as federal government considers funding cut
A regional hydrogen project that was set to receive nearly $1 billion in federal funding may be on the chopping block as the government continues axing clean energy grants.
WVU expands reach in Virginia with new community college partnership
West Virginia University and the Virginia Community College System have a six-year agreement to create guaranteed admission pathways and seamless credit transfer, opening more routes for Virginia students to pursue four-year degrees at WVU.
Q&A: Evan Feinman led broadband expansion under Biden. Here’s what he thinks of West Virginia’s high-speed internet plan.
Evan Feinman, who led the BEAD program during the Biden administration, reflects on how West Virginia’s broadband plan is unfolding. He discusses what went right and wrong at the federal level and what it will take to get every household connected.
Vandalia Health Webster Memorial Hospital announces first DAISY Award recipient
Vandalia Health Webster Memorial Hospital named Emily Harris, LPN, its first DAISY Award honoree for exceptional teamwork, compassion and patient care as the system completes a full rollout of the DAISY program across its hospitals.
Worth watching: Buckhannon City Council agenda highlights
From potential addressing changes to a water plant property acquisition, Thursday’s Buckhannon City Council meeting agenda has a few items worth watching.
WVU student’s robotics research brings unmanned vehicles to Morgantown trails
A West Virginia University robotics student has developed an autonomous navigation system that helps robots traverse hiking trails. Camden Reed’s research earned recognition as a Best Paper Application Finalist at a prestigious international robotics conference.
A beloved holiday tradition returns to WVU’s campus
The Woodburn Hall lighting ceremony returns December 2 after more than a decade. “Woodburn will shine once again, bringing generations of Mountaineers together in the warm glow of tradition,” WVU President Michael T. Benson said.
Op-Ed: West Virginia entrepreneurship was on full display at the Hayhurst Invitational and Innovators Summit
Lewis County was the epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurship as Stonewall Resort hosted the Mountain State Innovators Summit and its marquee event, the Hayhurst Invitational, where entrepreneurs competed for more than $300,000 in prizes.
More than 300 gather at Fairmont State for U.S. premiere of documentary on Farmington No. 9 mine disaster
Fairmont State University hosted the U.S. premiere of “A Day to Remember,” a documentary exploring the 1968 Farmington No. 9 mine disaster and its lasting impact on safety regulations worldwide.
This week in West Virginia history: Nov. 23-29
The West Virginia Humanities Council shares historical events that happened this week in West Virginia history, from the Constitutional Convention of 1861 to Katherine Johnson receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
Buckhannon residents asked to help guide $1 million Weyerhaeuser THRIVE investment
Weyerhaeuser has released a community survey to gather ideas on how to invest $1 million in Upshur County through its THRIVE program. Company representatives are seeking broad community input on projects that will benefit the area for years to come.
