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Governor Jim Justice orders U.S. and State flags flown at half-staff on Memorial Day
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice ordered that all United States and West Virginia flags on all State-owned properties will be flown at half-staff from dawn until noon on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. The flags will be flown at half-mast to honor the memory of the men and women who made the […]
Pen Pal program in Randolph County aims to help increase literacy rates
Some may think writing a pen a paper letter and sending it through the mail is old-fashioned, but for students at Randolph County Schools, the Pen Pal program has proven to help students improve their reading and writing skills.
Randolph County man admits to methamphetamine charge
ELKINS, W.Va. (WDTV) - A Randolph County man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in federal court Wednesday. Donald Cantrell, Jr., 48, of Mill Creek, faces up to 20 years in prison. While Cantrell was on supervised release after serving time for a drug charge, federal probation officers searched...
Southern’s Surgery Tech Program achieves milestone
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Surgical Technology students have achieved what college officials said is an “outstanding milestone” with a 100 percent board passage rate for the fifth consecutive year. Officials said the achievement reflects the students’ dedication and hard work and speaks volumes about...
Mountain State Eats
To be standing on the canyon rim of America’s newest national park, carved by the one of the oldest rivers on Earth, is rare air for any lover of the outdoors. New River Gorge National Park is an “almost heaven” slice of the Mountain State cutting through the Appalachians known for its hills, hollers, rushing waterfalls and more outdoor activities than you can shake a trekking pole at.
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