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Raleigh County Schools Board holds first school closures public meeting
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Two local schools are being considered for closure and Raleigh County. Residents voiced their frustrations at the first of several planned public hearings on Monday, October 26, 2026. Members of the Raleigh County Schools Board began the public hearings process for the proposed closings. Many students and parents expressed concerns about […]
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Senator Justice Launches “WV Kids Color DC” Initiative at Lewisburg Elementary School
LEWISBURG, W.Va (The Hinton News) – Senator Jim Justice, alongside First Lady Cathy Justice and Babydog, visited Lewisburg Elementary School to kick off his “WV Kids Color DC,” a statewide initiative celebrating the creativity and talent of West Virginia’s elementary school students. During a special assembly with students in pre-K through second grade, Senator Justice announced the initiative. Students at Lewisburg Elementary were the first to participate, presenting Senator Justice with their Babydog creations. Senator Justice will take the artwork back to Washington, DC, where it will be proudly displayed and showcased in his Senate office. “There’s nothing in the world like our West Virginia kids, and being right here in my hometown of Lewisburg makes today even more special. Cathy, Babydog, and I have had an absolute ball kicking off this wonderful initiative with these incredible students. I’ve always said West Virginia has the very best people, and that starts with our kids. I’m so proud to take their artwork back to Washington, D.C. and hang it right outside my Senate office for folks from all over the country to see. I want to thank Mrs. Bennett, all the teachers, and these amazing students for putting so much love
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Midland Trail High School Marching Band seeking community support for new uniforms
HICO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Midland Trail High School Patriot Marching Band is seeking community support to raise approximately $35,000 to purchase new uniforms for its growing program. The band has launched a uniform sponsorship campaign to help purchase 65 new marching uniforms, each costing approximately $500. According to the band, the new uniforms will […]
The West Virginia Daily News
Senator Justice Launches “WV Kids Color DC” Initiative at Lewisburg Elementary School
LEWISBURG, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice, alongside First Lady Cathy Justice and Babydog, visited Lewisburg Elementary School to kick off his “WV Kids Color DC,” a statewide initiative celebrating the creativity and talent of West Virginia’s elementary school students. During a special assembly with students in pre-K through second grade, Senator Justice announced the […] The post Senator Justice Launches “WV Kids Color DC” Initiative at Lewisburg Elementary School appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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Bluefield State chooses longtime HBCU, financial administrator as new president
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A well-regarded university president is taking over at Bluefield State University. Dr. Ronald A. Johnson, one of the American Enterprise Institute’s Top Ten College Presidents of the 21st Century, has been chosen as interim president. He replaces acting president Cathy Deeb, who had taken over for Dr. Darrin Martin, who was fired in August over concerns of financial mismanagement.
The West Virginia Daily News
Walkup Signs with WVU Tech, XC States up Next
CHARMCO- On Monday, October 19th, Greenbrier West High School senior Jesse Walkup signed his LOI to continue his academic and athletic career as a WVU Tech Golden Bear. He is the first in the class of 2027 to sign for the Tech Cross country and track teams. I asked Jesse a couple questions to […] The post Walkup Signs with WVU Tech, XC States up Next appeared first on West Virginia Daily News .
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New agreement between State Police and Radford accelerates start of professional career
Radford University has become the first public university to partner with the Virginia State Police in a program that will accelerate work experience for seniors in their criminal justice program. A report from the school says students will apply to the State Police and have their background check completed in...
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$1 Million DOE Award to Virginia Tech
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation has awarded a $1,000,000 grant to Virginia Tech. The funding will support Virginia Tech in leading efforts to grow a skilled workforce required to produce, process, recover and recycle critical minerals on American soil. Virginia Tech is one of 16 schools nationwide to receive this funding.
WVNS
Parent of Woodrow student who walked out voices concerns
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A concerned parent of one of the Woodrow Wilson High School students who walked out of class over concerns about a new bathroom policy is frustrated with the lack of communication from both the school and Raleigh County Schools. The walkout occured on October 19th at the school in Beckley. Renee […]
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Bluefield State University announces interim president
BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — Bluefield State University made an announcement naming an interim president. According to information on Bluefield State University’s website on Monday, October 26, 2026, Dr. Ronald A. Johnson was named the interim president of the university, effective on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Bluefield State University’s (BSU) website stated that Johnson is not […]
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WVU Tech earns top rankings from national publications
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) was ranked as one of the top public colleges in the nation by US News & World Report and WalletHub. According to a press release from WVU Tech, US News & World Report ranked WVU Tech ninth in the category of Top Public […]