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Concord University receives $7.5 million federal grant for health sciences program
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (193+ words) ATHENS, W.Va. (WVVA) - Concord University received a $7.5 million federal grant for its health sciences program as part of legislation that reopened the government. University President Bethany Meighen said the funding will change the campus. "It's always a great day to…...
Student-athletes reflect on dedication and path to National Signing Day
10+ hour, 12+ min ago (65+ words) Airport Director Martha Livesay said that this is part of GVA's continued effort to keep locals connected to travel without having to visit faraway airports. Student-athletes reflect on dedication and path to National Signing Day Concord University receives $7.5 million federal…...
Learn life-saving skills: CRCC training comes to Ripplemead
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (140+ words) GILES COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - The Giles County Sheriff's Office is sharing information about a valuable Civilian Response and Casualty Care (CRCC) training coming to the community this spring. The training, developed through the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)…...
Mercer County Technical Education Center robotics team qualifies for state championship
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (265+ words) PRINCETON, W.Va. (WVVA) - The Mercer County Technical Education Center provides specialized classes in cosmetology, graphic design, and engineering. In the engineering department, one of the school's robotics teamS has the chance to gain national accolades. "We've done well several times....
Bluefield native helps promote Marshall at West Virginia Capitol
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (244+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Gold is normally the most prominent color at the West Virginia Capitol but things took on a Kelly green hue Tuesday as the legislature marked Marshall University Day. Montcalm High School graduate and Marshall junior Brian Taylor…...
How 91,000 WV students are getting paid to learn skills
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (135+ words) How 91,000 WV students are getting paid to learn skills'WVVA CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Here's something cool happening in West Virginia schools: more than 91,000 students are earning real money while learning real job skills. That's what Career Technical Education (CTE) Month is…...
Your input needed: Dickenson County hosting resilience project listening sessions
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (135+ words) DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WVVA) - Dickenson County is moving forward with community-driven action items developed through the Resilience Adaptation Feasibility Tool (RAFT), a cross-university partnership supported by the University of Virginia, Old Dominion University and Virginia Tech. The RAFT focuses on…...
Bellamy Brothers come to Princeton, WV's Chuck Mathena Center!
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (28+ words) Bellamy Brothers come to Princeton, WV's Chuck Mathena Center!WVVA Bellamy Brothers come to Princeton, WV's Chuck Mathena Center! New circuit court judge sworn in for Mercer County...
Paid internships available for Greenbrier County high school students this summer
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (137+ words) GREENBRIER COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - Appalachian Headwaters is hiring high school students for a paid 10-week internship program this summer at Wood Thrush Park near Lewisburg. Interns will build career skills while working outdoors with a diverse team. You'll work with…...
‘Monroe County’s greatest asset is its people’: Local organization offering community-funded scholarships
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (238+ words) MONROE COUNTY, W.Va. (WVVA) - A Monroe County organization has been stepping annually to make sure everyone has a shot at continued education. "Monroe County residents want to help Monroe County residents," said Laura Rice, administrator for the Monroe County Education…...