Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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Spooky Season Continues With New Film, This West Virginia Morning
Halloween may be over, but Mountain State spookiness continues on with a new horror film called "Self-Help" shot in locations near Huntington. The film was produced by brothers Erik and Carson Bloomquist. Bill Lynch spoke with Carson about the film and their experience in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAward Recognizes College And Career Readiness In State’s High Schools
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education have named 71 high schools “Champion of College Access and Success.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Education Leaders Look At Simplifying State College Aid
Nationally, 62% of high school graduates are continuing their education by going to college, but just 47% of West Virginians are doing the same, despite the cost being lower than two thirds of the rest of the country.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Signs School Smartphone Ban, National Motto Bills Into Law
On Wednesday, Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed into law two bills passed this year by the West Virginia Legislature that pertain to public schools in West Virginia.
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New ‘Western’ Civics Center At WVU Passes Legislature
State lawmakers have paved the way for a new center at West Virginia University for civics education, which would focus on “classical western history and culture.”
Continue Reading Take Me to More News‘Classical Western History’ And Civics Center At WVU Gets House Approval
West Virginia University could be required to create a new center for “disseminating knowledge about classical western history” if a piece of legislation finds traction in the West Virginia Senate.
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