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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Bus Driver Shortage
W.Va. School Bus Driver Shortage: Bus Routes Canceled, Parents Scrambling
Statewide, there’s about 4,000 buses and 2,900 drivers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTackling The School Bus Driver Shortage On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a continuing West Virginia school bus driver shortage has bus routes being canceled daily and parents scrambling to get their children to school. Randy Yohe talks with three school transportation directors about the challenges they face, and anything that might increase this struggling workforce.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchool Bus Driver, Mechanic Shortage Affecting Student Education
The challenge to recruit and retain public school bus drivers remains at a critical level, and it’s having a ripple effect on student education.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHiring Retired School Bus Drivers, Enhancing State Trail Network Recreation Passed Become Law
Noting a statewide shortage of school bus drivers, on day 60 of the 2023 Legislative Session, the House of Delegates passed House Bill 2346 to ease the pressure.
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Senate Moves Dozens of Bills As Session End Looms
With just two days left in the session, the Senate passed dozens of bills Thursday. Many of the bills related to issues of education that legislators have made a priority all session.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Education Committee Addresses Bus Driver Shortage
The Senate Education Committee took up a bill Thursday aimed at addressing the state’s bus driver shortage.
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