CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that my avocado habit is bad for the environment and my carbon footprint? — J. Pilsen, Olathe, Kansas

LEWISBURG — Zachary Adam Tilley, D.O., graduated from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree on May 30.

CHARLESTON — The popular History Alive! program of the West Virginia Humanities Council announces its roster of historical figures available for presentations beginning July 22 through Oct. 31, 2021. The characters now available are:

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


ATHENS — Concord University has released the names of its academy honorees for the spring 2020 semester.

This fall, BridgeValley Community and Technical College will host the first-ever virtual conference of Community College of Appalachia (CCA) titled “Pivoting! Serving in the New Reality.” The conference will be held on Nov. 4-5. CCA conferences provide the opportunity for member colleges to …

TROY, Ala. — Joel Harris of Oak Hill has been named to the Provost’s List at Troy University for the spring semester/Term 4 of the 2019-20 academic year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced last week a grant worth $2,518,080 from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Fayette County Child Development Center for the Head Start Programs.

GLENVILLE – Glenville State College students will return to campus for the fall 2020 semester that begins Monday, Aug. 17.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

HUNTINGTON — The names of Marshall University students who made the president’s and dean’s lists for the spring 2020 semester have been released on the university’s website.

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CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

The State Fair of West Virginia is pleased to announce its newest endeavor in serving the people of West Virginia, A Taste of the Fair.

Fayetteville actress and storyteller Karen Vuranch will be performing in July as part of the online summer series offered by The West Virginia Storytelling Guild.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

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HUNTINGTON — Marshall University President Jerome A. Gilbert last month announced the beginning stages of a long-term plan to address racism, bias and discrimination on campus, including creation of the “Coalition for Anti-Racism,” a nascent group which will advise the president and other Ma…

OAK HILL — A different method of delivery will be utilized, but the long-held mission of nurturing local school children during the summer will remain the same.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

FAYETTEVILLE — The Historic Fayette Theater has scheduled its first virtual production, “Complaint Department and Lemonade,” for Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

HUNTINGTON — Marshall University has announced the names of nearly 1,600 students who were awarded degrees in May..

Dear EarthTalk: How are we doing in the battle to stop or slow deforestation, especially in the tropics where forests store so much of the world’s biodiversity? — M. Lark, Neptune, Iowa

Janalee Lehman, a resident of Mount Hope, was among nearly 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University on May 8.

Over 260 New River Community and Technical College students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for the spring 2020 semester.

BridgeValley Community and Technical College received $40,000 from the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources (DHHR) and BBHF for the Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP).

GLENVILLE – Glenville State College has announced the names of Fayette County students who have been named to the Provost’s Honor List for the Spring 2020 semester.

During a special meeting on May 22, New River Community and Technical College’s Board of Governors unanimously approved tuition for the 2020-21 school year, with no increase in tuition or fees and no COVID fees for students.

MONTGOMERY — BridgeValley Community and Technical College recently announced it has been reaccredited and given another decade to fulfill its mission.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org

During a special meeting on May 22, New River Community and Technical College’s Board of Governors unanimously approved tuition for the 2020-21 school year, with no increase in tuition or fees and no COVID fees for students.

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School has announced its policy for free and reduced price meals for participants who are unable to pay the full price for meals or milk served in schools, centers, institutions or homes that participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, th…

New River Community and Technical College will be offering a new online associate degree program in cyber security starting this fall.

The Oak Hill High School/Collins High School Alumni House reopened last weekend and 12 people visited the house to see its displays.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

ATHENS – Concord University honored the Spring 2020 graduating class during a history-making virtual commencement Saturday, May 9. This format was utilized due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Raleigh County Historical Society (RCHS) has installed a state historical highway marker along State Route 41 near Terry, to commemorate Camp Prince Army Station. There will be a dedication ceremony at the site after COVID-19 travel and assembly restrictions are lifted. The date and time…

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.


CHARLESTON – To show his appreciation for the resiliency and support of West Virginians during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Jim Justice announced that West Virginia State Parks will offer a historic discount on lodging for all West Virginia residents.