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WTRF- 7News

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WVU Medicine asked John Marshall students for a sculpture and they delivered

GLEN DALE, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall students created a 14-foot-tall sculpture for a new medical center. WVU Medicine wanted a sculpture created locally for the Robert Sonneborn Family Pediatric Center and asked John Marshall students to help. The students were given some specs but had a lot of creative freedom. They came up with […]

Morgantown, WV · 8d

West Virginia Watch

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During wave of closures, Morrisey says school funding issue will ‘dominate’ 2027 legislative session

While communities across West Virginia face losing their public schools, Gov. Patrick Morrisey stressed that addressing public school funding issues will be front and center in the next legislative session.  State education officials said eight to 20 schools face closure or consolidation in the next year. This comes after the West Virginia Department of Education […]

West Virginia · 8d

The US Sun

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Brand new calendar coming in 2027 for 1.7million Americans with ‘180 day rule’ ditched

A BRAND new calendar will go into effect in 2027 that will change schedules for 1.7million Americans. The new calendar will rework the amount of instructional time to be measured by hours instead of days. The West Virginia Department of Education is overhauling the schedule for the 2027-28 school year.

West Virginia · 10d

West Virginia Watch

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West Virginia Treasurer Larry Pack defends Hope Scholarship in enrollment decline

West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack defended the Hope Scholarship program Tuesday, stating that while it may contribute “a teeny bit” to declining enrollment, demographic changes are more at play in the trend.

West Virginia · 10d

WOWK 13 News

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REPORT: Over $4 million of Hope Scholarship paid to out-of-state schools, supplemental programs

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Data from West Virginia’s school voucher program shows that over $4 million was paid to out-of-state schools and supplemental programs. According to the Hope Scholarship’s 2025-2026 annual report, $45,513,562.04 was paid to non-public schools, with $42,888,087.85, or 94%, paid to schools in the state of West Virginia. The remaining $2,625,474.19, or […]

West Virginia · 10d

WBOY 12 News

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‘We got to do something’ Taylor County superintendent to give impact statement on Flemington Elementary closure

Earlier this month, parents and staff at Flemington Elementary School opposed its possible closure at a Taylor County Board of Education meeting. On Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. John Stallings presented data and said he'd be moving forward with an impact statement.

Taylor County, WV · 9d

WTRF- 7News

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Ritchie Elementary celebrates 100 years with alumni speeches

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Break out the birthday cake, it’s time to celebrate!  Ritchie Elementary School is celebrating 100 years of serving kids in the Wheeling community. As a part of this milestone, the school is having alumni come to talk to the students at the end of each nine weeks.  On Thursday, three alumni […]

Wheeling, WV · 8d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Rivals Belle Vernon, Elizabeth Forward ready for winner-take-all Interstate Conference clash

It’s a game both coaches admitted to anticipating ever since they were reunited in Class 3A. Belle Vernon vs. Elizabeth Forward. The two titans meet Friday at Warrior Stadium with as much on the line as possible. The winner will lay claim to the Interstate Conference crown. The loser...

Elizabeth, PA · 9d

WBOY 12 News

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Barbour County Schools investigating ‘potential cybersecurity incident’

Barbour County Schools has announced that it is investigating a "potential cybersecurity incident" that has temporarily disrupted internet access across the county.

Barbour County, WV · 10d

DC News Now

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Governor Morrisey: School aid funding formula will ‘dominate legislative session’

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed questions Wednesday about the executive branch's commitment to modernizing the school aid funding formula amid increased political pressure on the legislature and in the court system.

West Virginia · 8d

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Bridgeport Girls Repeat as Regional Champions With Breakout 2nd Half

The Bridgeport Indians girls soccer team broke open a scoreless game in the second half, getting a second-half hat trick from Lindsay Callahan to defeat the Elkins Tigers, 4-0, and win the Class AAA Region II title for the second straight year at Wayne Jamison Field. "Credit to Elkins. They...

Bridgeport, WV · 10d

MaxPreps

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West Virginia high school football: WVSSAC Week 10 schedule, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders

The 2026 West Virginia high school football season continues this week. Here's what you need to know heading into and during this weekend's prep football slate in The Mountain State.

West Virginia · 11d

blackbygod.org

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Salt, Slavery, and the Land that Built a University

Black By God is reporting on how Black farmers in West Virginia are rebuilding agricultural systems despite barriers to land, policy, and capital—highlighting what’s working, who’s leading, and how communities are adapting. In this excerpted passage from our article Black Farmers in West Virginia Nearly Disappeared (August...

West Virginia · 14d

WDTV

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Barbour County Schools investigating potential cybersecurity incident

PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WDTV) — The Barbour County School District is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident, according to a release from Superintendent Eddie Vincent. District officials said they promptly began an investigation upon learning of the activity and engaged outside forensic specialists to assist. As a precaution, internet connectivity across...

Barbour County, WV · 10d

Yahoo!

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West Virginia Cyber Summit brings hundreds of students to Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia's largest cyber and technology conference was held Wednesday in Morgantown, bringing hundreds of students together to explore the future of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The Mountain State Cyber Summit and Tech Yeah event gave students the opportunity to discuss and demonstrate new cyber...

Morgantown, WV · 9d

Yahoo!

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Governor Morrisey: school aid funding formula will 'dominate legislative session'

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey addressed questions about the executive branch's commitment to modernizing the school aid funding formula, amid increased political pressure on the legislature and in the court system. "I will say that school aid issues and education issues will dominate the next legislative session," he said, adding that education is closely tied to his economic development agenda.

West Virginia · 9d

Forensic Magazine

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University Receives $2.5 Million to Expand DNA Testing

The Marshall University Forensic Science Center (MUFSC) has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Forensic Genomic Institute project. The DOJ funding will support the MUFSC’s capacity to generate SNP DNA profiles to support forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) testing in West Virginia.

West Virginia · 10d

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Mon County School System prepares to adjust budget to account for decline in student enrollment

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County School System is prepared to make possible budget adjustments to prevent a decline in enrollment numbers from affecting student services and programming. Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell confirmed on WAJR’s Talk of the Town on Tuesday that the school system will need...

Monongalia County, WV · 10d

WTRF- 7News

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Lawmakers calling for change regarding West Virginia’s school funding

Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – A Growing call is being made to fix the way West Virginia funds public schools. Currently the law is based on student enrollment at each school, however with the current enrollment numbers dropping from past years it has become harder to get money to pay for students education. Now lawmakers are […]

West Virginia · 11d