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.
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Harrison County woman admits to theft of public money
A Bridgeport woman falsified medical records to have more than $242,000 in student loans discharged.
Three sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking
A Beverly man received six years in federal prison while two others were sentenced for drug sales in Grant and Hardy counties.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
