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DeKalb trash-to-gas contract fight has financial, environmental consequences
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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“What about healthy options?” asked Barbara Lawton, 65, a retired pharmacist who lives in south DeKalb, about a mile north of the landfill. “This is a beautiful area. Our family members moved here in the mid- to late 1800s, and it has tremendous...
The Jazz Innovator: Jerald Miller
All About Jazz
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July 11, 2025
It's understood that talent alone is rarely enough to be successful in the music business. Among other things, it requires drive, relentless hard work, resilience, and a certain level of business acumen. But, in the last few decades, it's become...
Rich Rodriguez 'blessed, fortunate' to be back at West Virginia despite unclear QB picture
Pittsburgh Tribune Review - Pennsylvania
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July 9, 2025
Nearly seven months after he was hired, Rich Rodriguez is still beaming about his return to West Virginia. Rodriguez originally coached for the Mountaineers from 2001-07, leading them to three straight AP Top 10 finishes from 2005-07. “I’m blessed...
Gov. Morrisey announces more airways flights to West Virginia
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday that Breeze Airways will expand its existing routes and add up to five new flights from West Virginia International Yeager Airport. Morrisey said the new routes will be added over the next...
WVU’s Starting Quarterback Spot Still Undecided. Rodriguez Isn’t Concerned
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) runs the ball against Arizona in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)FRISCO, Texas — The talk of Big 12 Media Days was...
West Virginia’s annual high-visibility speeding initiative set to start this Friday
WDTV 5 - West Virginia
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July 7, 2025
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s high-visibility speeding enforcement initiative is set to start this Friday. The initiative will run from Friday until Sunday, July 27th. The West Virginia State Police is reminding residents to slow down...
Senator Capito, Keep West Virginia Connected
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
In West Virginia, when disaster strikes, public broadcasting doesn’t flinch. When cell towers go down and broadband service is disrupted, West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) continues to deliver real-time emergency alerts, road closures, and...
Researchers identify emerging rural suicide ‘belt’ that encompasses Tennessee
Tennessee Lookout
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July 10, 2025
Suicide rates in rural America remain persistently higher than in urban communities, according to new research from East Tennessee State University that identified a national suicide “belt” with relatively high death rates that extends from the...
Did Y’all Know There Are 2 Predominantly White HBCUs In West Virginia? Read That Again
Black America Web
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July 9, 2025
Source: fotoguy22 / Getty Did y’all know there are at least two historically Black colleges in America (West Virginia to be specific) that are predominantly white? Now, you probably read the above sentence and said to yourself: “Nah, that can’t be...
West Virginians to soon see opioid settlement spending by cities and counties
The Morgan Messenger - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
by Charles Young, WV News Reprinted with permission The public soon will be able to see how cities and counties have used their share of opioid settlement funds, according to officials with the West Virginia First Foundation. The foundation is in...
Governor Morrisey announces West Virginia’s BEAD Benefit of the Bargain round starts on July 10
WOAY 4 - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
West Virginia (WOAY)-Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a significant update to West Virginia’s broadband expansion efforts. The Department of Commerce’s Office of Broadband has released new Program Procedures for the state’s Broadband Equity,...
West Virginia To Host A 335 MW Wind Farm
CleanTechnica
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July 8, 2025
Last Updated on: 9th July 2025, 01:57 pm Oh the irony, it burns. The US coal mining industry has blistered its way through the iconic coal producing Appalachian state of West Virginia for generations, permanently blowing up hundreds of pristine...
‘Wings Etc. Grill & Pub’ to open second location in West Virginia
Lootpress - West Virginia
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July 9, 2025
ST. MARYS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Wings Etc. Grill & Pub is set to open its newest franchise location in St. Marys on Monday, July 15, with a grand opening celebration that includes a special offer: the first 50 dine-in guests will receive free wings...
Financial Issues Place Roane County Schools In State Of Emergency
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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CHARLESTON — Members of the West Virginia Board of Education voted to place Roane County Schools in a state of emergency, citing a significant budget deficit for the new fiscal year. In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the state Board of Education...
Governor Morrisey launches new economic initiative to help grow jobs
MetroNews - West Virginia
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July 10, 2025
CHARLESTON, W.Va. –A new economic initiative, Grow West Virginia, was launched by Governor Patrick Morrisey Thursday. The initiative is aimed at creating jobs and expanding opportunities for West Virginians. Morrisey, in a news conference Thursday...
Will Wren Baker Remain At West Virginia University?
The Intelligencer - West Virginia
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West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker answers questions during a news conference, June 26, 2023, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten, File) MORGANTOWN – Brett Yormark runs the Big 12 in his role as commissioner, so you would hardly...
West Virginia ranked 43rd in average VA home loan amount in Q1
Mountain State Times - West Virginia
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July 8, 2025
Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $294,883 in home loans issued, West Virginia ranked 43rd in average loan amount for...
Bank Robber in Harrison County Enters Guilty Plea
Connect Bridgeport - West Virginia
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July 11, 2025
Chantal Larue Skinner, also known as Chantal Larue Cleer, told the judge she acted out of desperation when facing eviction from the home where she cared for two children and a grandchild. She went on to say local organizations were unable to help...
Morrisey celebrates new Breeze Airways connections at West Virginia International Yeager Airport
The Review - Ohio
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Pictured from left are Breeze Airways Chief Guest Officer Fiona Kiesel, Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, Gov. Patrick Morrisey, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, West Virginia...
Sarah Wilder: Financing your pizza – the problem of modern decadence
1819 News
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“It’s the danged avocado toast!” boomers say, blaming that little delectable treat as the reason today’s young people can’t become homeowners. But that $9 avocado toast that a millennial can have delivered to his apartment (a parent-financed...