KINGWOOD — Leroy Forbes said his office is usually the great outdoors. Forbes and his wife Marlene own Silver Eagle Security in Kingwood. “We do a lot of park security,” […]
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W.Va. pilot program focuses on treatment for pregnant, postpartum women
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Behavioral Health was awarded one of four grants under the State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for […]
Returning vets find purpose in emergency management
CHARLESTON — West Virginia has a long history of men and women who answer the call of duty to serve in the nation’s armed forces. Some who enlist make their […]
Biden’s plan a godsend for Appalachia
by Skylar Baker-Jordan On Aug. 24, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in advancing a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal that would greatly improve the lives of […]
W.Va.’s new COVID milestone: Deaths from disease top 3,000
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia marked a sad milestone Thursday as COVID-19 deaths topped 3,000 in the state — at 3,0001. With the more infectious, deadlier Delta variant causing surges nationwide, […]
New film series explores W.Va. food traditions
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Folklife Program at the West Virginia Humanities Council is launching the “Homegrown Foodways in West Virginia” film series, presenting four short films that explore a […]
Grateful Jed, Three’s Company Blues to perform at Groove the Gorge festival
FAYETTEVILLE — The Groove the Gorge festival announced its lineup for 2021, featuring Grateful Jed and Three’s Company Blues. The festival, which boasts its grassroots Grateful Dead family-style atmosphere and […]
Public art in DOH right-of-way: How does it work?
Consider the life of a city or town and you think of art, festivals, music and other opportunities for celebrating common ground. Public art can add a sense of community […]
West Virginia center offers poison safety tips for summer
CHARLESTON — Sunshine and warm weather means more people enjoying the outdoors. Following a few safety tips from the West Virginia Poison Center can help keep people poison safe while […]
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program returns Aug. 1
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announces the return of the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program was delayed earlier this year due to a lack of […]
