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New security systems in Putnam County Schools
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (32+ words) New security systems in Putnam County Schools'WSAZ New security systems in Putnam County Schools I Voted Sticker Contest with West Virginia Secretary Of State Analog life is back | Cabell County Schools...
‘Safe Haven Baby Box exists for moments like this.’ Newborn receiving care after being safely surrendered
1+ week, 2+ day ago (269+ words) ATOKA, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) " An infant was safely surrendered at a Safe Haven Baby Box at a fire station in Atoka, Tennessee, over the weekend. It was the first time the Baby Box in that area had been used,…...
Ohio reports first child flu death
1+ week, 6+ day ago (158+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio. (WSAZ) -The Ohio Department of Health has reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the season. According to state health officials, the child was a teenager under the age of 18 from Greene County, just outside of Dayton....
New legislation would require some schools to teach students about Jan. 6 insurrection
2+ week, 1+ day ago (123+ words) NEW YORK (WBNG/Gray News) " New legislation in New York state would require schools to teach students about the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. According to the New York State Senate, the legislation will amend the Education Law to include…...
Whooping cough cases rising in West Virginia
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (173+ words) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH) has reported an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, cases. Since Jan. 1, 2025, the BPH said a total of 126 cases have been identified across West Virginia, an increase that has…...
Huntington Museum of Art sensory trail dedication
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (113+ words) The Huntington Museum of Art is dedicating their newly improved sensory trail today at 5 p.m. at the museum. The Teubert Foundation Sensory Trial is equipped to allow those using wheelchairs and ... HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - One community is making sure the great…...
Huntington Parks & Rec celebrates 100 years
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (159+ words) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District celebrated a very special birthday - 100 years! To mark the occasion, a birthday celebration complete with live music, ... HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - The Greater Huntington Parks and Recreation District celebrated a very…...
Elementary school issues ban on energy drinks for students
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (196+ words) WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - An elementary school in Tennessee has issued a ban on energy drinks for students. Westside Elementary School issued a letter to parents stating the ban on energy drinks will take effect this week. "While we…...
Back to school: Creating a sound sleep routine
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Backpacks, binders, and pencils are not the only must-haves for the classroom. Dr. Ashley Stephens, with Cabell County Schools, said it is also time to start getting adjusted to a back-to-school sleep routine. How many hours should…...
School district says doctor’s notes will no longer excuse child absences
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (563+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) " A school district in Tennessee said doctor's notes will no longer excuse a child's absence. The Lawrence County School System said the policy is aimed at improving the district's attendance rate, but many parents are…...