Christmas Past, Present And Future At Home And Abroad
Two West Virginia University professors discuss the ancient origins of our modern Christmas traditions as well as how people in other countries celebrate.
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Veterans, Emergency Responders Encouraged To Pitch Business Ideas For State Funding
The annual event supports veterans and other emergency responders pursuing agricultural careers and small-business ventures.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWVFF Distributes $18 Million In Opioid Settlement Money
Nearly $18 million in grants have been awarded by the West Virginia First Foundation as part of the Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG) program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News2025 Brought Achievements and Challenges, Morrisey Says
Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out some of the state's top accomplishments of 2025 -- and hinted at changes to come in the year ahead.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe History Of Christmas, This West Virginia Morning
Christmas has become a huge cultural and commercial holiday, but where did we get traditions like Christmas trees? And how do people in other countries celebrate? We talk with West Virginia University (WVU) religious studies professors Aaron Gale and Alex Snow to learn more about Christmas' ancient history.
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The National Guard And The Carpenter Ants, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, the National Guard stays in Washington, D.C. for now, a deadline looms for Real IDs and West Virginia band, The Carpenter Ants, celebrate the holidays with a new record.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPurple Hearts Requested For Ambushed National Guard Members
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that the state has requested the posthumous award of the Purple Heart for U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the same honor for Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe.
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