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Education Chris Schulz,

Renewal Applications Open For Hope Scholarship

Applications are now open for families to renew their participation in West Virginia’s education voucher program.  Renewal applications for the Hope Scholarship will be accepted through June 15.&...

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Education Curtis Tate,

Cabell County School Levy Fails; Funding For Parks, Libraries At Issue

A portion of the five-year levy would have gone to libraries and parks, just not as much as before.

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Education Chris Schulz,

W.Va. Principals Advocate For Federal Funds At Nation’s Capitol 

Hundreds of educational leaders from across the country were in the nation’s capital Wednesday to advocate for more support to address the mental health and educator shortage crises.

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Government Chris Schulz,

Justice Discusses Possibility Of Special Session, Trout Stocking And Secretary's Traffic Stop

Gov. Jim Justice said he is open to a special legislative session later this year to address the state budget. 

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Education Shepherd Snyder,

First Round Of Hope Scholarship Money Awarded To Students

The first round of Hope Scholarship money was awarded to families on Friday, following months of legal battles.

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