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Only ferry in West Virginia on Ohio River gears up for 207th season
SISTERSVILLE, W.Va. (WTRF) — The start of summer is just around the corner and that means it is now officially ferry season. You can’t go over it, you can’t go under it, so you have to go through it. The Sistersville Ferry has been helping passengers cross the Ohio River between West Virginia and Ohio […]
West Virginia crowned as fast-food capital of the U.S.
WEST VIRGINIA — The Mountain State is known for its coal industry and breathtaking natural surroundings, and according to Pricelist.com, it’s also known as the fast food capital of the U.S. The price-tracking website examined the number of popular fast-food restaurants in each state and compared this against the state population to see which has […]
West Virginia WIC Cash Value Benefit for Fresh Produce Can Now Be Used at Farmers Markets
WEST VIRGINIA (Hinton News) - The West Virginia WIC Program monthly cash value benefits for the purchase of fresh produce will now be accepted at authorized farm stands and farmers markets in addition to WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefits beginning on June 1, 2024. The program is made possible by the West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health. “The WIC Farm Market Direct mobile payment system has many benefits for both WV WIC participants and local farmers,” said Heidi Staats, Director of the Office of Nutrition Services. “It simplifies the purchasing process for participants, reduces stigma by...
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