Berkeley Springs Film Festival Showcases Cinema
The Berkeley Springs Film Festival is showcasing both local projects and international movies in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend.
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Update: Hemp Restrictions, Alcohol Enhancement Bills Among Number To Pass Legislation
On Friday, the House passed Senate Bill 220, the Industrial Hemp Development Act, covering the sale of kratom and other hemp-derived cannabinoids including delta-8 and delta-10.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Passes Bill To Provide Feminine Hygiene Products In Schools
On Wednesday, the West Virginia Senate passed a bill that would require the boards of education of each county to provide free feminine hygiene products to grades three through 12.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Deputy Superintendent Discusses Post-Pandemic Education Recovery
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and West Virginia had some of the lowest scores in the country.Deputy Superintendent Michele Blatt spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about what the results mean for education in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Says COVID-19 Vaccine Won’t Be Required For Students
Gov. Jim Justice doubled down on his stance against vaccine mandates at Monday’s press conference.
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State Recognizes National After School Program Advocacy Campaign
The West Virginia State Capitol is recognizing the occasion by shining blue lights on the building from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday night. The governor’s office has also proclaimed Oct. 20 as Lights on Afterschool Day.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUpdate: Mon County Bans Pride Flags In Schools, Receives Pushback
Students at Morgantown High School staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon to protest the removal of Pride flags from classrooms. Monongalia County Superintendent Eddie Campbell asked all school principals to remove Pride flags just after the start of the school year. He cited a county policy that bans political activity in classrooms.
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