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Scott’s Run Settlement House to hold community open house at new location

Scott’s Run Settlement House (SRSH) is holding a community celebration open house fromnoon-1:30 p.m. July 13 at the new Fairchance Road facility, 750 Fairchance Road in Morgantown.This event will recognize the rich history of SRSH, the current programs helping county residents, and guests can see everything the new facility has to offer. “This new Fairchance Road location is a testament to the over 100-year relationship between the West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church and SRSH. We are extremely grateful to both the Conference and Cheat Lake United Methodist ...

Pierpont to offer free Future Nurse Academy for high schoolers

High school juniors and seniors considering a career in nursing are invited to attend a free Future Nurse Academy at Pierpont Community and Technical College for an immersive look into the profession. The camp is set for 9 a.m.-3:40 p.m. July 15-17 at Pierpont’s Advanced Technology Center in Fairmont. Attendees will work with Pierpont’s experienced nursing faculty to explore topics in CPR and first aid training, medical terminology, safe medication administration and more. They will also engage in hands-on clinical simulations and informative workshops designed to deepen their ...

Mountaineer Area Council welcomes 480 campers

Scouting America’s Mountaineer Area Council kicked off its Summer Resident Camp at Camp Mountaineer in Morgantown earlier this week. The first cohort of Scouts arrived Sunday, marking the beginning of four weeks of adventure and learning for a total of 483 campers. Campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge and inspire them. From climbing and swimming to ziplining and canoeing, the camp offers something for every young adventurer. Additionally, campers will have the chance to earn various merit badges, promoting both personal development and practical ...

Walker ’s Warriors

Walker ’s Warriors Blood Drive brought donors to First Presbyterian Church in Morgantown Wednesday to commemorate the life of Demetry “Mack ” Walker. It was three years ago, on Juneteenth that Walker died following a battle with leukemia. As part of his treatment for leukemia, Walker ...

Local business helping community beat the heat

A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week -- with coolers filled with free water and popsicles.  “I saw the heat index warning and saw that we don’t have a cooling station for folks,” ...