Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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'Becoming Thurgood,' Special Screening Event At Marshall University, Nov. 18
West Virginia Public Broadcasting will host a public screening of “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect” — a 30-minute Maryland Public Television documentary about the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The screening will be followed by a moderated panel discussion with Us & Them host, Trey Kay.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMobile Cancer Units Heading To Rural WVa. Counties
The WVU Mobile Cancer Screening Program will offer breast and lung cancer screenings in rural parts of West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More News'Caregiving' Screening Event, June 18
From Executive Producer Bradley Cooper, this is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Narrated by Uzo Aduba (The Residence, Orange is the New Black), directed by Chris Durrance.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAdvocates Work To Remove Lung Cancer Stigma, Save Lives
Each year, the American Lung Association turns turquoise for a week to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those lost to it and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.
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Hope And Healing Documentary To Premiere On April 23, 2024
“Hope and Healing: A Discussion with West Virginia Youth” is a collaboration between West Virginia Public Broadcasting and the West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute (WVDII). Youth from West Virginia gathered for the project to talk about issues they face on topics including substance use disorder, bullying, social media, and mental health. The project will be screened on Tuesday, April 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Charleston’s Geary Auditorium. The screening is free and open to the public.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers Debate Bill To Require Businesses To Check Possible Employee’s Eligibility To Work In The U.S.
After nearly an hour of debate, the House passed House Bill 4759 which requires most business owners to check applicants’ work eligibility immigration status through the E-Verify system.
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