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Lawmakers Reassess Athlete Transfers in 2025 WV Legislature Session

The ability for West Virginia High School athletes to transfer Schools has been a topic of conversation during the recent WV Legislature with High School Athletic directors asking for change. According to David Viands, president of the West Virginia athletic director’s association student athletic transfers have exploded over the past two years. Students who used Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Observes First Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in recognizing the inaugural National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – a nationwide effort to raise awareness of evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders (SUDs) and promote resources for individuals and families in need. “January is a time of Read More…

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Speaker Hanshaw Announces Plans for Upcoming 87th Legislature

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced several leadership roles within the West Virginia House of Delegates and a change to the committee format for the upcoming 87th Legislature.  Hanshaw, first elected to the House in 2014, is expected to be elected House Speaker for the fifth time when the House convenes Read More…

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Meta Nixes Fact-Checking

Used by permission of www.join1440.com Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced broad changes to the social media company’s content moderation policies yesterday, including ending its US fact-checking program and removing restrictions on sensitive political content on its platforms, including Facebook and Instagram.  The CEO claimed Meta’s adoption of more stringent content moderation after the 2016 election led to Read More…

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Energy Express program recruiting AmeriCorps members

The award-winning, free Energy Express summer program is currently seeking individuals over the age of 18 to serve as program coordinators and mentors for eight weeks from June 3rd through July 25th, 2025. Since 1994, youth volunteers, AmeriCorps members, community volunteers have worked with site supervisors to provide meaningful and engaging experiences for West Virginian Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Health Supplies Free Radon Test Kits Alongside National Radon Action Month

The West Virginia Department of Health is supplying residents with free radon test kits to ensure their homes or apartments are safe. Governor Jim Justice has proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month, leading to more awareness and action around the topic of the odorless and invisible radioactive gas.  “We like to think that just because everything Read More…

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Bands Announced, Tickets Available for Inauguration Day Celebration of WV Concert

The Celebration of West Virginia Concert to feature performances from award-winning CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Prosperity Group announced that the recipients of Pandora’s Billionaires Plaque, The Marshall Tucker Band, and the Grammy-award winning band, Shenandoah, will perform at the Celebration of West Virginia Concert on Monday. The concert will take place at the Charleston Read More…

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Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey Announces Cabinet Appointments, Executive Team

Morrisey makes first round of major administration appointments and executive team announcements CHARLESTON, WV – Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey announced his first round of administration cabinet appointments and executive team members for the West Virginia Governor’s office. These hires and appointments were announced today at a press conference in Charleston, WV.  The first round of administration cabinet Read More…