W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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State, Federal Funds Support Fire Services, Water Infrastructure
Millions of dollars in state money will help the state fund fire services, as well as infrastructure improvements.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis
State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSmall Town Firehouse Crumbling From The ‘Ground Up’
The Mullens Fire Department building is at risk of washing away, according to Fire Chief Justin England. He said the building itself is solid but the foundation is eroding from underneath. The building is located along the Guyandotte River in Wyoming County.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJan Rader Discusses Her Career And The State Of Public Health In Huntington
Former Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader speaking to David Adkins about her tenure at the Huntington Fire Department, public health, and response programs.
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House Passes Bill to Help Volunteer Fire Departments
With the passage of their budget bill behind them, members of the House are working their way through a number of bills left on their agenda this…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThree Fire Departments Get Federal Grants
Three West Virginia fire departments will receive more than $887,000 in federal grants for equipment upgrades.U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Joe…
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