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WVU Medicine expanding to Western Pennsylvania
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (101+ words) WTOV WVU Medicine is expanding once again and this time it's extending its reach in Western Pennsylvania. WVU Medicine and Independence Health System announced the signing of a definitive agreement on Tuesday. As a result of the agreement, WVU Medicine…...
Follansbee unveils new city entrance sign that celebrates West Virginia
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (131+ words) FOLLANSBEE, W. Va. " Drivers entering Follansbee will now be welcomed by a new sign designed to promote tourism and celebrate West Virginia. The sign is made of 350 pounds of American steel and forms the outline of the state, which Chapman said…...
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signs bill enforcing Purple Heart parking spots
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (177+ words) WHEELING, W. Va. " West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to Wheeling on Tuesday to sign legislation aimed at strengthening protections for military veterans and their families. Morrisey was joined by local veterans, including members of the Elm Grove VFW, as he…...
'From rescue to recovery': Grim task ahead for crews as death toll rises in chemical blast
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (33+ words) WTOV 'From rescue to recovery': Grim task ahead for crews as death toll rises in chemical blast...
Weirton launches inaugural pepperoni roll contest for America 250 celebration
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (147+ words) WEIRTON, W. Va. " Pepperoni rolls are taking center stage in Weirton as the city kicks off a new contest tied to its America 250 celebration. The city of Weirton is hosting its inaugural pepperoni roll contest, giving residents a chance to showcase…...
Hancock County Schools say financial outlook improving slightly
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (381+ words) HANCOCK COUNTY, W. Va. " Hancock County Schools continues to face a major financial hurdle, but officials say the district's outlook is improving slightly. During a public hearing on Tuesday, education consultant Jeff Davis presented financial projections for the next fiscal year....
Oak Glen student Kairi Thornburg named West Virginia FBLA state parliamentarian
2+ week, 4+ day ago (159+ words) NEW CUMBERLAND, W. Va. " An Oak Glen High School student has been named the West Virginia Future Business Leaders of America state parliamentarian. Kairi Thornburg, who has been involved in FBLA for the past three years, was selected to serve in…...
Morrisey pledges bipartisan work after primary to tackle affordability and deliver results
2+ week, 4+ day ago (334+ words) CHARLESTON, W. Va. " West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey endorsed 45 candidates in this year's primary -- with more than half winning on Tuesday. He says that's a good sign for what's to come. "So, I want to applaud everyone who put their name…...
West Virginia leaders weigh suspending state gas tax as prices rise amid Iran war
2+ week, 6+ day ago (245+ words) WTOV West Virginia leaders weigh suspending state gas tax as prices rise amid Iran war Drivers in West Virginia could see relief at the pump under a proposal to suspend the state gas tax, as prices continue to rise amid…...
Hancock County Schools holds seniority drawing for staff
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (413+ words) HANCOCK COUNTY, W. Va. " Hancock County Schools held a seniority drawing for professional staff on Monday, using a process district officials said should have been completed years ago as the district works through job cuts. A 2019 change in West Virginia code…...