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Beverly private school disqualified from Hope Scholarship program

BEVERLY – A private school in Beverly has been disqualified from participating in the Hope Scholarship Program due to “financial misconduct.” The announcement, made this week by State Treasurer Larry Pack, said the Hope Scholarship Board has acted to “permanently disqualify Tygart Valley Christian Academy from participation in the Hope Scholarship Program for financial misconduct.” “We want to make clear that while there is very little fraud and misconduct in the Hope Scholarship Program, we want to take swift and decisive action when our investigations warrant it,” Pack ...

Four killed in Junior fire

JUNIOR — Four people were killed in a mobile home fire likely caused by "consumer grade pyrotechnic materials" Wednesday evening, officials said. According to a release put out Thursday afternoon by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office, at 10:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Barbour County 911 received a call regarding a residential structure fire at 355 West River Avenue in Junior. There were reports that people were trapped in the residence by the fire. "Firefighters arrived at the scene to find the front of the residence involved in fire," the release states. "A search was conducted ...

Morrisey encourages residents to join statewide bell-ringing

CHARLESTON —  Governor Patrick Morrisey is encouraging churches, schools, veterans organizations, civic groups, local governments and communities across West Virginia to participate in a statewide bell-ringing ceremony at noon on Saturday, July 4, as part of the Mountain State's commemoration of America's 250th anniversary. "America's 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate the freedoms we've inherited and the sacrifices that made them possible," Morrisey said. "I encourage every community across West Virginia to join together at noon on Independence ...

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Lurch Fest 2026 to feature costume contest

PHILIPPI — On Saturday, Aug. 1, characters from the Addams family TV series and other costume-clad characters will be parading the cobble stone street in front of the BC Historical Museum to treat Fest-goers to the creativity of local and regional cosplay visitors. Lurch Fest 2026 will ...

Mountain Valley Bank to support YMCA programs

ELKINS — Mountain Valley Bank, N.A. has announced a donation pledge of $50,000 to the YMCA in support of its mission to strengthen our community through youth development, wellness programs and social responsibility. This pledged will help expand YMCA programs that provide safe spaces for ...