CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education has postponed the 2020 Governor’s Schools planned for this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department organizes six residential academies each […]
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April 26 letters to the editor
Patient thanks dentist for Easter procedureCOVID-19 had prevented me from racing to my dentist’s office, instead attempting to deal with a sore tooth at home. I’d been in contact with […]
‘For Sale’ sign not indication Star City Post Office to close
A “For Sale” sign was recently spotted on the lawn in front of the Star City Post Office, but sources say the sign does not foreshadow the closing of the […]
Female inmates make face masks
CHARLESTON — The demand for masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted West Virginia’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pitch in and help in a major way. […]
Decoding COVID: WVU team builds patient registry to harness research, predict outcomes
Even before West Virginia reported its first case of the novel coronavirus, Dr. Sally Hodder and her team recognized the need for a COVID-19 patient data registry. It was after […]
Blueprint Community Committee aims to revitalize downtown Kingwood
KINGWOOD — The Blueprint Community Committee is working to attract more business. Kingwood Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell, who represents council on the Blueprint Community Committee, said the committee is holding virtual […]
DAR sews, delivers more than 500 masks
The Woodburn Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is responding to help health-care and essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic, ensuring […]
Make-A-Wish hosts online volunteer training April 30
Children who are living with critical illnesses need the power of a wish. Learn how to change a child’s life from the comfort of home by attending a virtual wish-granting […]
Inustrial hemp farmers adhere to current rules for 2020 growing season
The State Department of Agriculture has received certification of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the state’s plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. Approval for the […]
Chemical compound illuminates future of renewable energy
A new chemical compound created by researchers at West Virginia University is lighting the way for renewable energy. The compound is a photosensitizer, meaning it promotes chemical reactions in the […]
