New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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College Savings Program Opens New Round Of Essay Contest
The “When I Grow Up” essay contest allows students to submit a short essay of 200 words or less that explains what they want to be when they grow up.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'Gold Rush' Is On; State Golden Trout Stocking Begins
Glade Creek’s beauty took on a much richer, golden rainbow hue on Monday as the sixth annual Gold Rush got underway. The state's largest fish stocking initiative highlights the golden rainbow trout.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNominations Sought For 2022 W.Va. Governor's Arts Awards
Nominations for the 2022 West Virginia Governor's Arts Awards are open for submissions, with an awards presentation planned for next month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMercer County Student Wins 'Kids Kick Opioids' Art Contest
The fourth annual West Virginia art and writing contest aimed at raising awareness of prescription painkiller abuse has ended, with a student from the…
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Entries Open for W.Va. Quilt, Wall Hangings Competition
Entries are being accepted for an annual quilt and wall hangings competition in West Virginia.The state Division of Culture and History says in a news…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPaintings Sought for 2019 W.Va. Wildlife Calendar
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is seeking paintings for its 2019 wildlife calendar.The DNR says in a news release that the deadline for…
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