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Southern West Virginia counties could join child welfare privatization pilot program
2+ hour, 13+ min ago (322+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - A West Virginia Senate bill that would establish pilot programs to privatize child welfare advanced out of committee, with one senator warning the change could cost the state more money and reduce transparency. Senate Bill 937 would create…...
W.Va. lawmakers weigh bill to keep foster students learning during moves
9+ hour, 11+ min ago (140+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va (WVVA) - West Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation aimed at ensuring foster students can continue their education virtually when placed in temporary facilities. House Bill 5048 passed the House of Delegates on March 2 and has been sent to the Senate…...
West Virginia Students Can Win Prizes in Water Protection Art Contest
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (168+ words) Young artists across West Virginia have a chance to win prizes while learning about water conservation through West Virginia American Water's 11th annual Protect Our Watersheds Art Contest. The competition is open to students in grades 3-5 who will create artwork and…...
West Virginia’s foster care rate is 8 times the national average—here’s what that mean
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (284+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - West Virginia is confronting a troubling national distinction: the state loses nearly 300 children to foster care annually due to parental abandonment, a rate that far exceeds the rest of the country. According to newly analyzed federal…...
Spring field trips bring outdoor learning to life near Lewisburg
1+ week, 2+ day ago (161+ words) Appalachian Headwaters is ready to host spring field trips for K-12 student groups at their environmental education facility near Lewisburg. The organization offers hands-on outdoor programs focused ... LEWISBURG, W.Va. (WVVA) - Appalachian Headwaters is ready to host spring field trips for K-12 student…...
Your Snapshots for February 21 | #WVVAWeekend
1+ week, 2+ day ago (76+ words) Brian's Safehouse is faith-based recovery program in Raleigh County striving to help those struggling with substance use disorder reintegrate into sober life. This event is part of Leadership Beckley, ... Your Snapshots for February 21 | #WVVAWeekend Scouting America celebrates 116 years of youth…...
Concord University’s MBA program ranked among top five in West Virginia
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (175+ words) ATHENS, W.Va. (WVVA) - Concord University's Master of Business Administration program has earned recognition as one of the top MBA programs in West Virginia for 2026, according to a new ranking by MBA Schools. The program ranked #5 among MBA programs in the…...
Regional colleges bring on-site admissions events to southern West Virginia high schools
3+ week, 1+ day ago (172+ words) ATHENS, W.Va. (WVVA) - Bluefield State University, Concord University and New River Community and Technical College are bringing college admissions directly to students by hosting on-site events at local high schools over the next few weeks. The collaborative effort removes barriers…...
Your Snapshots for February 8 | #WVVAWeekend
3+ week, 2+ day ago (42+ words) Your Snapshots for February 8 | #WVVAWeekend'WVVA Your Snapshots for February 8 | #WVVAWeekend From the Vault | Remember this Super Bowl Ad? Wind calms overnight, a brief round of snow possible Sunday morning Super Bowl preparations underway as big game approaches...
Virginia child poverty rates rising, advocacy group reports
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (75+ words) Virginia child poverty rates rising, advocacy group reports'wvva.com Virginia child poverty rates rising, advocacy group reports AMPLIFIED: New autism treatment offers hope to Nevada families 'He asked me to call 911, so I did" KWQC reporter experiences need for winter…...