'Haunted' Town Already Celebrating Spooky Season
Halloween is still several weeks away, but one West Virginia town is already celebrating the season.
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WVSU Gets Millions In Federal Funds To Advance Agricultural Science
The $26.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help construct the West Virginia State University Agriculture Complex that will house laboratory space for the university, as well as the state Department of Agriculture.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFederal Farm Grants Partially Restored By Judge’s Order
While WVU did not have its grant restored by Tuesday’s order, it does present a path to the restoration of the university's $8.5 million from the program.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLegislation Encourages Job Training In Technical, Vocational Fields
People seeking short-term training for credentials in technical and medical fields will have an easier time finding programs and funding with new legislation.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Modernizing Bridge Monitoring
Most bridges in the country are inspected on a 24-month cycle. Officials hope structural health monitoring technology can help identify serious issues sooner.
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State Officials Reassure Public Of Access To Critical Services Amid Federal Grant Cuts
As federal level grants and cooperative agreements are being cut in Washington D.C., state officials say some program’s funding will be affected, but promise to ensure access to essential health and human services.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCharter School Board Acquires Promotional Partner
The Professional Charter School Board will partner with Ampersand Education to produce marketing materials and campaigns to attract charter school applicants. Executive Director James Paul said he hopes the partnership will kick start the number of charter school applicants and schools that the state has.
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