Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Clendenin Rail Trail Opens For Hiking, Biking
A festive crowd of students, officials and organizers celebrated the long-awaited opening of the Clendenin Rail Trail Wednesday. It runs along the scenic Elk River and is part of the ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTrump Zeroed Out Federal Heating Assistance W.Va. Depends On
Twenty state attorneys general have sued to stop cuts to a federal low-income heating assistance program. West Virginia is not among them. Many West Virginia households struggle with the cost of heating...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsApril State Revenue Up Year To Year
The excess revenue is due in large part to personal income tax. April collections were $88 million above estimate, because fewer people received tax refunds and more people had to pay than originally estimated.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Grants Support W.Va. Food Chain
Eleven new grants have been awards to boost resilience in the state’s food supply. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture announced more than $3.3 million in grant awards through the ...
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AmeriCorps Cuts Devastating For Local Service Projects, Appalachian Leaders Say
Trump's Department of Governmental Efficiency has cut $400 million federally in funding for AmeriCorps, a volunteer workforce program. Appalachian community leaders are now speaking out.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRevisiting Morgantown's Camping Ban, Mine Safety Advocates Face Obstacles, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we take a closer look at the camping ban Morgantown passed Tuesday, plus why a mine safety agency has mine worker advocates feeling hindered.
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