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West Virginia high school students prepare to join armed forces during Military Signing Week
14+ hour, 7+ min ago (374+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " Military Signing Week begins Monday and high school students across the state will be pledging their service to the United States. The West Virginia Department of Education and the Common Ground Partnership are teaming up to host events…...
Lawmakers, families, advocates await Morrisey decision on child care legislation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (464+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " The governor has until Wednesday to act on more than 100 pieces of legislation approved by both chambers during the most recent session. One those is a bill dealing with child care. Del. John Williams, D-Monongalia, said House Bill…...
WVU student leaders fight apathy, lecture series to be revived
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (471+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. " Student government leaders on the campus of West Virginia University are watching two pieces of legislation. WVU Student Body President Colin Street said he made a commitment to be more legislatively engaged during this session, and the effort…...
Legislation aims to ensure students with foster care backgrounds are aware of support
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (400+ words) Delegates are considering legislation designed to assist students with foster care backgrounds. West Virginia has 5, 915 child welfare placements, according to the state's child welfare data dashboard. House Bill 4573 seeks to ensure young and vulnerable people moving into adulthood are made…...
Mayer says more than 100 beds at in-state facilities taken up by children who are truant, time to discuss other options
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " West Virginia children considered truant occupy more than 100 beds in West Virginia care facilities that could be used by some of the 400 children currently placed outside the state for treatment. State Department of Human Services Secretary Alex Mayer…...
Student government leaders pushing to have BOG voting rights restored
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (520+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " West Virginia's student leaders are asking for their voice back, advocating for the return of voting rights after they were stripped by the legislature earlier this year. House Bill 3279 passed in April, and the governor's signature eliminated voting…...
NRAO and local school and residents compromise on WIFI
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (216+ words) GREENBANK, W. Va. " Residents and students around the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Pocahontas County are finally allowed to use a form of WIFI after years of research and consultation with the facility's scientists and staff. The center earlier this year…...
Legislative committee hears presentation on youth homelessness during interims
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (562+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. State lawmakers had the opportunity to learn about youth homelessness in the state and the importance of having a homeless facilitator within the school system during interim meetings on Monday. Monts said they assist students from pre-K through…...
Marshall University study reveals addictive qualities of vaping in young people without presence of nicotine
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (728+ words) HUNTINGTON, W. Va. " A new Marshall University study is revealing that certain vape flavors alone are increasing the likelihood of smoking in adolescents even without the presence of nicotine. A new preclinical study led by a team of researchers at the…...
UC student named finalist for academia's highest honor
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (462+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. A University of Charleston senior and Hurricane native has been named a finalist for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Maliah Mc Cann-Coles was announced as a finalist on Wednesday. The scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award…...