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The West Virginia Rural Water Association (WVRWA) proudly recognized John Canterbury on January 28, 2026, for the successful completion of the Water Operator in Training Apprenticeship Program. John completed the WVRWA two-year apprenticeship with the Town of Grantsville, WV, gaining valuable hands-on experience while fulfilling required coursework and on-the-job training. Through his dedication and hard Read More…
Grantsville, WV — Minnie Hamilton Health System is pleased to share an update on the progress of its ongoing construction and facility upgrade project, a significant investment aimed at enhancing patient care, expanding services, and improving the overall experience for patients, visitors, and staff. Construction is currently focused on “drying” in the new two-story addition Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Delegate John Overington, the longest-serving member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. “John Overington was a conservative warrior, a gentleman, and a friend to all who knew him,” Governor Morrisey said. “West Virginia owes him a debt Read More…
Latest WVU Medicine podcast discusses recent first-in-nation procedure MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Nearly 68,000 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and incidence rates are rising. While the five-year survival rate has improved to about 13 percent, pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, often diagnosed at advanced stages with limited treatment options. Physicians at Read More…
Submitted by Brandy Brabham, WVU Roane Co. Extension Agent, 304-927-0975 or brandy.brabham@mail.wvu.edu The WVU Extension Service in Roane County is hosting their second and final in-person winter dinner meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at theRoane County Library in Spencer, WV. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. with a free meal provided by local sponsor, Little Kanawha Conservation District. Wednesday night’s speakers Read More…
Minutes for the December 8, 2025 Special Joint Operations and Maintenance Meeting of the Mount Zion PSD A special meeting of the Board of the Mount Zion Public Service District was held on Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6 PM at the county courthouse. The President and Secretary being present, the meeting was called to Read More…
Charleston, W.Va. – A new initiative aimed at helping guide entrepreneurs through the earliest stages of starting a business was proposed to the WV State Senate and House Finance Committees by WV Secretary of State Kris Warner. The West Virginia Office of Entrepreneurship would serve as a direct liaison for emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners across the Read More…
Submitted by Brandy Braham, WVU Extension Agent-Roane County, 304-927-0975, brandy.brabham@mail.wvu.edu Each winter, WVU Extension brings education, know-how and research right to your community through a series of educational dinner meetings. This year, they are also offering a mix of virtual meeting opportunities across West Virginia for the 2026 agriculture education series! Participants have the same opportunity to learn from WVU Extension Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – Glenville State Acrobatics & Tumbling has been picked 2nd in the Mountain East Conference Coaches’ Preseason Poll, the league announced today. The Pioneers were picked just behind defending league champion, Fairmont State, who received 36 total points and six first-place votes. Glenville State received 31 points and one first-place vote Read More…
By: GSU Sports Information SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – Glenville State Baseball utility man Zach Laurie has landed on the NCBWA Preseason All-Atlantic Region Team, the association announced today. Laurie, a graduate student out of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, batted .314 with 10 home runs and 38 RBI in 2025 for the Pioneers. The All-MEC Second Team selection started 47 Read More…