Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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ARC Grants $32 Million More For W.Va. Broadband
The Appalachian Regional Commission granted the West Virginia Department of Economic Development more than $32 million for broadband service improvements across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBroadband Funding Theft Case Sparks Fraud Alert
As the state embarks on a massive, federally-funded broadband project, a Morgantown internet service provider is facing federal broadband fund theft charges.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News$1.2 Billion Grant To Expand Broadband Coverage To All W.Va. Homes
The U.S. Department of Commerce has granted West Virginia $1.2 billion for affordable broadband services. More than 300,000 West Virginia households were underserved by broadband in 2023.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsInternet Service Providers Required To Display Consumer Friendly Product Labeling
The new federal rules say any company, large or small, that offers standalone broadband internet service is required to prominently display consumer friendly labels at the point of sale, including in store and online.
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Senate Education Chair Weighs In On Bills To Address Educational Problems In W.Va.
On this episode of The Legislature Today, from staffing to security, West Virginia's schools are facing a variety of issues. Bills introduced this year have ranged from associate degrees for vocational students to reducing barriers to teacher certification. Chris Schulz spoke with Senate Education Chair Sen. Amy Grady, R-Mason, about legislative action to address the state's educational problems.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSocial Security Tax, Broadband Pole Attachments, Gravesite Visits On House Agenda
Among the bills on third reading in the House of Delegates Thursday were: cutting the Social Security tax, getting all that broadband fiber optic cable on poles, and making it easier to visit certain gravesites.
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