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Effort focuses on new teacher recruitment, retention

Taking steps toward strengthening the teaching workforce in the Mountain State, West Virginia University will address critical staffing shortages among educators and enhance teacher preparation programs by building connections through an innovative, place-based approach. Funded with more than ...

Mon Forest, DNR renew partnership

ELKINS - For the first time nearly 40 years, the Monongahela National Forest and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have renewed a long-standing partnership. The two sides recently updated a memorandum of understanding that formalizes a collaborative relationship to conserve and manage fish, wildlife, habitat, and other natural resources across the state of West Virginia. "For more than six decades, the Forest Service and West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have worked side by side to conserve the natural resources that make West Virginia so special," said Cindy ...

TV United Way joining Dolly Parton literacy program

FAIRMONT – The childhood literacy program created by a beloved music superstar will soon be offered to area families. Tygart Valley United Way announced Friday that it is joining Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library as the Local Program Partner serving Randolph, Tucker and Marion counties. ...

Elkins Purple Majesties gather

Submitted photo The Elkins Purple Majesties (Red Hats) were treated to a wonderful luncheon in September. The ladies dressed in their purple with red hats enjoyed the beautiful sunshine day to crown queens. The co-queens Carole Helmick and Debbie Pernia were crowned in the traditional ...

Pre-election permitting reform deal stalled in Senate

CHARLESTON – A bipartisan deal being negotiated by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito for a permitting reform package to be passed before the November general election appears to be stalled for the moment.  Speaking to West Virginia reporters Thursday morning in a conference call between floor ...

'Drive Your Tractor to School Day'

Photo courtesy of the Tygarts Valley Middle/High School Yearbook class A line of tractors pulled up outside Tygarts Valley High School Friday morning for 'Drive Your Tractor to School Day,' as part of the TVHS Homecoming festivities.