Shinto Garden In Southwest Virginia And A Healing Mosaic In Kentucky, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Japanese Shinto garden took root in southwestern Virginia because of family connections spanning geography and generations. Also, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, a new mosaic uses recovered objects to honor the town’s people after the flood of 2022. And, the young adult novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire mixes historical fact with spooky Appalachian folklore.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jul. 17, 2026

State Announces Release Of Some TANF Funds After Internal Review

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced Thursday that it is releasing Fiscal Year 2027 funding for several programs as its comprehensive review of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs nears completion.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 07, 2026

Community College Receives Federal, State Grants For Workforce Development

BridgeValley Community and Technical College is expanding workforce development programs in highway construction and welding thanks to federal and state grants.

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Education Chris Schulz, Mar. 02, 2026

Universal Eligibility For Hope Scholarship Begins

Previously, the state’s school voucher program required students to be enrolled in public school for at least 45 days to be approved.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Feb. 23, 2026

House Approves Permanent EMS Funding

The bill allocates $12 million for supplementing the salaries of, and providing crisis response for, county emergency medical service personnel.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Dec. 19, 2025

Marshall-WVU Partnership Helps Secure Millions For Community, Workforce Projects

The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers announced Wednesday that since its founding in 2023, it has helped secure more than $50 million to support economic, community and workforce development projects across the state.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Aug. 27, 2025

Monthlong Online Fundraiser Brings Global Attention To Local Water Issues

George McGraw is CEO of DigDeep, one of the #TeamWater campaign’s U.S. partners that works to ensure that every American has access to a working tap and toilet at home.

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