FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- Fairmont State University issued the following news story: The Datha and Gene Smith Fellowship has begun accepting applications for next year's program. Established in 2022, the fellowship continues the Smiths' legacy of helping first generation students make the transition from high school to college. Last year's inaugural fellowship successfully guided four high school seniors into their freshman year at Fairmont State. This year, 17 students have  more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: For almost 20 years now, Adventure WV has been an important part of the student experience at West Virginia University, introducing thousands of students to the Mountain State's outdoor opportunities while helping them make friends and learn new skills. Heading into the anniversary year, one of the longest-running Adventure WV success stories is the First-Year Trips program, which was created as a peer-led more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- The West Virginia Board of Education issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2023: The monthly meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) was held Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Charleston. The following items were among those discussed. * * * Hampshire County Special Circumstance Review The WVBE placed Hampshire County Schools Special Education Services under a state of emergency to address critical areas identified during a recent Special more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that Breeze Airways, the only Nice Low Cost Carrier (NLCC) in the U.S. will begin new service from Charleston (CRW) to Myrtle Beach, SC, starting May 10, 2024. Fares on the new route start from $49 one-way, if purchased by November 14 for travel by September 3, 2024. See Breeze website for details (https://www.flybreeze.com/home?gclid=Cj0KCQ more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: WV Secretary of State Mac Warner is issuing an important notice to West Virginia business owners regarding third-party solicitations to file 2024 Annual Reports on their behalf. According to Secretary Warner, the solicitations have the appearance of an official government form, but are not government approved, reviewed, or official notices in any manner. These are advertisements. more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Dr. April Shapiro, PhD, RN, CNE, Chair, WVU School of Nursing: Potomac State Department on the WVU Keyser Campus, has been awarded tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Dr. Shapiro has been a registered professional nurse for 32 years. She began teaching nursing in 1999 (practical and associate levels), finished her PhD degree in nursing thro more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: West Virginia American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Boone-Raleigh Public Service District (PSD) wastewater system. This transaction follows several months of detailed review by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) following the designation of the PSD as a failing utility under West Virginia Sta more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Marshall County teacher Jeff Stephens took the oath of office Nov. 6 to become a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates as his sister, also a teacher, held her phone steady so the students at Sherrard Middle School could watch remotely from a cafeteria big screen during the lunch period. Stephens, a lifelong resident of Marshall County, was appointed to serve the 6th De more PR

INSTITUTE, West Virginia, Nov. 9 -- West Virginia State University issued the following news on Nov. 8, 2023: West Virginia State University (WVSU) hosted a grand opening ceremony today for its new Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC), a cutting-edge facility dedicated to promoting cybersecurity awareness and knowledge within West Virginia and beyond. Located on the fourth floor of Wallace Hall on the school's Institute campus, the new center has a mission to educate, innovate and collaborate more PR