Governor Jim Justice has recommended 12 projects under the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, allocating $28.6 million in federal grants to revitalize former mine sites in West Virginia.
West Virginia Wesleyan College, building on its long history of academic success, has achieved top rankings once again, being positioned among the top 10 for Best Value in the South by U.S. News & World Report and recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the Best Regional Colleges. The institution is celebrating notable growth in enrollment and continues to excel in promoting social mobility for students receiving Pell Grants.
Vandalia Health’s Davis Medical Center is set to host its annual Women’s Health Day on October 26, offering free health screenings, discounted blood tests, and wellness information for women of all ages. Attendees can benefit from affordable and comprehensive diagnostic services to enhance their preventive healthcare efforts.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has designated 78 communities, including areas in West Virginia, under the Violence Against Women Act to reduce domestic violence. Local U.S. Attorney’s offices and the ATF are set to prioritize prosecuting domestic abusers barred from owning firearms, with ongoing training sessions and community collaboration.
Participate in West Virginia’s Adopt-A-Highway Fall Statewide Cleanup on September 28 to help reduce highway litter and improve the state’s environment. Register by September 18 to join this community effort and contribute to last year’s impressive record of over 36,000 volunteer hours and 230,000 pounds of litter removed.
Governor Jim Justice has created a School Safety Task Force to address the rise in school threats across West Virginia, with a focus on coordinated data analysis and response involving multiple state and federal partners. The initiative aims to ensure swift legal action and provide a centralized hub for immediate communication during critical incidents.
Two specialists from Davis Health System have returned from the Wild on Wounds conference in Phoenix with advanced wound care knowledge, aiming to enhance patient outcomes at clinics in Elkins and Philippi. Discover how this professional development will improve care for individuals with chronic conditions or non-healing wounds.
The Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area will celebrate Cherokee culture with free events on September 21, including workshops, presentations, and an evening performance showcasing traditional Cherokee dance, storytelling, and music. For more details, visit www.afnha.org.
West Virginia University and Ascend WV are collaborating to provide essential office spaces for the West Virginia First Foundation, aiding in the distribution of nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement funds across the state. This initiative underscores WVU’s commitment to community engagement and support in combating the opioid crisis.
Four individuals in West Virginia were sentenced to federal prison for meth trafficking, including Terry Lee Mason Jr., who received 324 months, and Robert Joseph Wilson III, sentenced to 300 months. Extensive cooperation among local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies led to these convictions.