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“Just Three Questions!” Tech Entrepreneur and Marshall President Brad Smith is first guest on Secretary Warner’s new video series highlighting resources for West Virginia entrepreneurs

Charleston, W.Va. – During the most recent legislative session, the Office of Secretary of State Kris Warner debuted “Just Three Questions!”, a new video interview series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs. Interview topics spotlight programs and resources for entrepreneurs as well as economic drivers for growing West Virginia communities.  “This series of interviews is Read More…

Farming/Agriculture News

New Seed Library Locations for Our Community

Submitted by Kellie Rose, AmeriCorps Member, LifeBridge and WVU-Roane County Extension Service The WVU Roane County Extension Office, in partnership with the West Central Extension Master Gardeners and LifeBridge AmeriCorps, would like to announce the arrival of new seed libraries in ten locations within Roane County. The libraries hold sixteen different varieties of seeds, both vegetables and flowers, purchased and/or donated by West Central Extension Master Gardeners, grant funds or individual seed companies. The Read More…

Health News News

Advanced imaging and robotic technology making lung cancer biopsy safer, more accurate

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society, with more people dying each year of lung cancer than of colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined. In the United States, West Virginia ranks second in lung cancer deaths.  Diagnosis is usually delayed due to low uptake of screening programs and access to accurate and safe biopsy techniques. Lung biopsies can Read More…

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City Council Looking into the Legalities of Watering Flowers

The Grantsville City Council met May 5th, 2025 in Grantsville for their regularly scheduled May meeting. Council members, Emmalee Morgan, Rissa Staples, Courtney Alexander, Linda Staton and Cheryl Sturms were present as well as Recorder Emily Collins and Mayor Robert Petrovsky. Following the approval of minutes from April 7, 15, 15 (2 meetings, same date) Read More…