Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Charleston Drug Summit Aims To Connect Families To Resources
More than a dozen organizations are partnering to hold a summit for West Virginians affected by Substance Use Disorder to connect and share information.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHope 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 News2 Private W.Va. Schools Will Require Student Vaccination
At least a couple of private West Virginia schools are requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall. The University of Charleston and Bethany College both say vaccinations will be required for the upcoming school year.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFolk Medicines Examined In New Book
Appalachian lore often includes medicines made from plants and herbs to cure ailments. A new book by Rebecca Linger and Dennis K. Flaherty examines the components of some of those traditional herbs to see just what effect they have and determine how best to use them.
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September 11, 1935: Morris Harvey College Relocates to Charleston
On September 11, 1935, Morris Harvey College relocated from Barboursville to Charleston. Founded in 1888 by the Methodist Episcopal Church South, the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Seeks Public Input On Plan To Address Drug Addiction Crisis
A group of state leaders working on a three-year plan to address substance use in West Virginia are traveling the state to share what they’ve come up…
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