Shepherdstown Commemorates 250th Anniversary Of Beeline March
Residents and reenactors gathered in Shepherdstown on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary of a Revolutionary War event with West Virginia roots.
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Residents And Officials Assess Damage, Death Toll After Weekend Of Flash Floods
Flash flooding began late Saturday evening in Ohio County, with roughly 3-4 inches of rain falling in the area in a short period of time. Flash flooding then continued during the day Sunday in Marion County, with up to 3 inches of rain in Fairmont alone in a short period of time.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRebecca Walters Celebrated With WVPB’s Above And Beyond Award
Rebecca Walters, an English teacher at Fairmont Senior High School in Marion County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s May 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFairmont Residents Press Agencies On Radioactive Blast
Residents are concerned about an explosion and fire last year at a facility that processes fracking waste, generated through hydraulic fracturing to recover oil and gas.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMarion, Monongalia County Survivors Of Violence Can Now Seek Justice Remotely
For many survivors, testifying publicly about experiences of violence can be intimidating and overwhelming. A program expansion in West Virginia aims to address that.
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How To Make Halloween More Inclusive For Kids With Disabilities
Every Halloween, children across the United States don costumes and knock on doors as part of a beloved Halloween tradition. But trick-or-treating can come with challenges for some children with accessibility needs. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMon Power Repurposes Brownfield Sites For Solar Power
On a winding road just up the hill from a shuttered coal plant, Mon Power is now generating electricity from an array of solar panels.
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