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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHealth and safety agencies are urging West Virginians to keep their home’s smoke detectors in good working condition during this year’s annual Fire Prevention Week. Gov. Jim Justice issued a ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality and the state Department of Health and Human Resources' (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health (BPH) have issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory regarding smoke from Canada.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew research finds the sound of a traditional fire alarm may not be the most effective at waking up young children.Researchers at the Center for Injury…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe West Virginia fire marshal's office is conducting a campaign to encourage use of smoke alarms.State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree said in a message seeking…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFrom the West Virginia Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety:Last year, West Virginia’s fire departments responded to over 8,500 fires. Over…
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