Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Despite Bans In States Like W.Va., Abortion On The Rise Nationally
Despite a growing number of states like West Virginia adopting restrictions on abortion, national figures remain stable. The total number of abortions provided across the U.S. in 2024 even increased.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Attorney General Asks Maryland To Table Fee On Coal
J.B. McCuskey asked the leaders of the Maryland House and Senate to table a bill that would charge $13 per ton of coal transported to Maryland to mitigate the impacts of coal dust.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Passes Resolution Against Reclassifying Potomac River Section For Climate Concerns
House lawmakers voted to oppose Maryland efforts to reclassify parts of the Potomac River to protect cold water aquatic life from climate change.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMartinsburg Forum Connects Region’s Farmers With State, Federal Aid
Dozens of people packed into a farmhouse at a Martinsburg apple orchard Thursday for a regional forum on food business, and the federal and state financial support available to food entrepreneurs in the Appalachian region.
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New Partnership At Shepherd Covers Academic Costs For Amazon Employees
A new educational partnership at Shepherd University aims to help employees of a well-known corporation access academic opportunities in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAfter Decade Of DIY, Martinsburg Skateboarders Look To Land Public Park
North Raleigh Street funnels traffic from downtown Martinsburg to U.S. Route 11. But peel onto a half-paven path near the train tracks and you will find pops of color peeking through the overgrowth. For...
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