New Compilation Shows Hip-Hop's Roots in Appalachia
Appalachian hip-hop is the subject of a new compilation from June Appal Recordings, titled No Options: Hip-Hop in Appalachia. ...
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Full Scale Community Response Exercise Simulates Mass Casualty Incident
Cabell and Wayne county first responders, Marshall University personnel and the military will test an all-agency response to a simulated mass casualty incident during a Thundering Herd football game.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. DOH Says More Roads Are Being Paved, More Workers Getting Training
The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) relies on state employees and contract workers when getting roads paved in its 10 districts. But thanks to an emphasis on more paver training in 2020, more work has been completed in the last couple of years by state workers — and for less money than work performed by contractors.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJefferson County Police Embrace New Training To Improve Communication Skills, Recognize Bias
As the nation continues to grapple with conversations over police brutality and racism, some police departments are trying to tackle the problem by…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia State Fire School Offers Sessions Next Month
Firefighter training and certification are being offered during the West Virginia State Fire School next month.The school runs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3 and…
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W.Va. National Guard Army Medics Complete Annual Training
The West Virginia National Guard’s Medical Detachment conducted their annual recertification for army medics today at the Center for National Readiness…
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The West Virginia National Guard’s Medical Detachment conducted their annual recertification for army medics this morning at the Center for National…
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