“Political analyst Robert Rupp delves into the critical question of why the United States, a leading democracy, faces the prospect of two unpopular senior candidates in the upcoming presidential election, and explores the potential ramifications if President Biden decides to step aside.”
BUCKHANNON – The Mountain State might be known for its peaks, ridges and stunning vistas that dazzle even the most well-traveled hikers. However, carving their way through those iconic, ‘almost-heavenly’
The West Virginia Board of Education has elected Nancy J. White as its new president and Victor L. Gabriel as vice president, while also providing updates on county interventions in Upshur, Logan, and Hampshire counties. Read more about the recent changes and progress in state education.
The WVSSAC has revealed the 2023-24 Champions Cup winners, with Morgantown High dominating Class AAA for both boys and girls thanks to multiple state championship victories. Read on to see which schools topped Class AA and Class A in overall athletic and academic achievement.
A new position statement led by WVU researcher Samantha Scarneo-Miller sets forth updated priorities for emergency action plans in sports, aiming to reduce unnecessary deaths by emphasizing tailored, sport-specific plans and interdisciplinary coordination. The revised guidelines highlight the critical role of health care professionals and athletic staff in pre-hospital emergency response, with a focus on preventing catastrophic injuries like cardiac arrest and traumatic head injuries.
ART26201’s 9th Annual Young Filmmakers Camp in Buckhannon offers aspiring filmmakers aged 12 and up hands-on workshops from July 29 to August 2, 2024, at the LASCAUX Micro-Theater. Accomplished instructors will guide participants through storytelling, screenwriting, videography, and editing, culminating in a special screening event.
West Virginia University researchers, supported by a National Science Foundation grant, are developing innovative at-home devices to detect sleep apnea early, potentially reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes.
Guy Hornsby of West Virginia University has been named the NSCA Educator of the Year for his contributions to strength training and conditioning, recognizing his collaborative work with students and commitment to advancing the field. Hornsby, along with six other professionals, will be honored at the NSCA national conference in Baltimore this July.
The EPA and NFWF have announced over $3.4 million in new grants to improve water quality in West Virginia, leveraging an additional $3.2 million in matching contributions to enhance conservation efforts across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These funds will support local projects focused on reducing nutrient and sediment pollution, marking a significant step in ongoing environmental restoration efforts.
The Grant County Bank is bidding farewell to long-serving board member Jack Barr, who has been pivotal in the bank’s digital transition, diversification efforts, and community development initiatives over the past 20 years. Barr’s retirement marks the end of an era of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication.