‘Birdeye Bend’ Section Of W.Va. Mountain Rides Tourism Project Dedicated
The Birdeye Bend section of the four statewide tourism loops extends more than 170 miles through Morgantown, Elkins and Clarksburg.
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War On Terrorism Memorial Bill Completes Legislation
The House of Delegates passed House Bill 3398 on day 60 of the 2023 legislative session. The measure is meant to preserve the memory of West Virginia soldiers killed in action in the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations involved in the United States’ war on global terrorism.
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The Beckley VA Medical Center wants more people to know about the resources available to prevent veteran suicide. Suicide rates among veterans are more than 50 percent higher than civilian adults. The VA is hosting events in September, which is Suicide Prevention Month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWoody Williams’ Legacy Includes ‘Marching Orders’ For His Gold Star Foundation
The late Woody Williams leaves more than a legacy. Like planning for his own memorial service and funeral, the World War Two Medal of Honor recipient left “marching orders” for his foundation on continuing to serve Gold Star families.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMilitary Service Leads To Courage For Education
Two veterans used the confidence they found in the military to pursue higher education and to work on that future.
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Us and Them : The Elephant in the Classroom
Hey, it’s Independence Day - the official birth of our nation! Watching fireworks on July 4th may be as close as some of us get to expressing a shared…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Town of Nitro Unveils Park to Honor Veterans
The city of Nitro has unveiled a park in honor of local military veterans.Media outlets report the town dedicated the Living Memorial Park in celebration…
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