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New York and West Virginia: Far away but not forgotten in the Bay watershed
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Bay Journal - Maryland
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When you picture the Chesapeake Bay, you of course imagine blue crabs, a vast estuary and lively coastal cities like Baltimore and Annapolis. While those are all iconic, there are other, sometimes overlooked areas of the Bay’s expansive watershed,...
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West Virginia University insect tracker says light pollution threatens rare fireflies
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While rare “synchronous fireflies” are becoming a tourist attraction across Appalachia, a West Virginia University researcher is reminding visitors to enjoy the spectacle responsibly and without disrupting the insects’ delicate...
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US Congressman accuses Kwankwaso of complicity in ‘death of Christians’
United States Congressman Representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, Rep Riley Moore United States Congressman Representing West Virginia’s 2nd District, Rep Riley Moore, has accused ex-presidential candidate and former Governor of Kano State,...
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Monday's College Notebook: Mockobee's Purdue career over, more
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The Journal Gazette - Indiana
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Purdue running back Devin Mockobee will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, ending his Boilermakers career after five years, coach Barry Odom announced Monday. Mockobee injured his ankle in Purdue's loss to Rutgers on Oct. 25. He had...
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PSC’s Lane has ‘high level of confidence’ Verizon deal will work in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Public Service Commission Chairman Charlotte Lane says she has a “high level of confidence” things will be better for West Virginia residents under Verizon the second time around. Charlotte Lane The PSC approved Verizon’s...
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Food banks in Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia
TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - In light of SNAP delays WVVA has compiled a non-exhaustive list of food banks on our viewing area. Call the numbers below for addresses and distribution times, you can also call 211 to connect you with your closest food...
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WVU’s “Coal Rush” Uniform Honors West Virginia Miners
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Lootpress - West Virginia
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When the West Virginia University football team took the field Saturday night they wore the new “Coal Rush” uniform. Our players were accompanied onto the field by miners from Core Natural Resources” Leer Mining Complex in Grafton where the Coal...
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Democrats call on Morrisey to provide more food bank funding
Photo Courtesy/WV Legislative Photography A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to...
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PEIA proposes more premium hikes for West Virginia public employees in 2027
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — On the heels of double-digit premium increases that went into effect in July, the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency is proposing additional increases for Plan Year 2027. During...
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State to support sorely-needed food distribution
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The Register-Herald - West Virginia
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BECKLEY — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Tuesday launched a statewide donation drive supporting West Virginia food banks to address the critical need for resources facing those affected by the government shutdown and the absence of SNAP benefits...
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House Democrats call on Morrisey to provide more funding to food banks as SNAP benefits stop Saturday
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Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia
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HELP NEEDED — A worker at Mountaineer Food Bank at a warehouse in Gassaway moves a palate of nonperishable food in June. Mountaineer Food Bank is one of two large food banks in West Virginia receiving state funding to help West Virginians whose...
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Food pantries in Southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia
TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - In light of SNAP delays WVVA has compiled a non-exhaustive list of food banks on our viewing area. Call the numbers below for addresses and distribution times, you can also call 211 to connect you with your closest food...
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Governor Patrick Morrisey announces completion of sale of state’s long-term care facilities
West Virginia (WOAY)- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the sale of West Virginia’s four state-owned long-term care facilities has been finalized. Marx Development Group (MDG) is now the new owner, with its subsidiary Majestic Care taking over...
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At 50 years, West Virginia University celebrates its ground-breaking PRT system
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The familiar hum of the gold and blue "Personal Rapid Transit" cars has been part of life at West Virginia University for half a century. This fall, the "PRT," which was the first large-scale automated guideway transit system...
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Scotty Fox of Mentor making his case as West Virginia’s starting QB
Ready or not, Scotty Fox of Mentor appears set to take the starting quarterback job at West Virginia. Two weeks ago, Fox – a true freshman who was quarterbacking the Cardinals to a 10-0 regular season last fall – made history when he became the...
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Nearly 300,000 SNAP recipients in West Virginia will go without benefits in November
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – As of Monday, nearly 300,000 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in West Virginia will not get their November benefits. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted on its website...
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Governor Morrisey discusses SNAP benefits, urges food bank donations
WEST VIRGINIA (WVVA) - Governor Patrick Morrisey sits down with WVVA in a one-on one interview with a call to action, urging West Virginians to donate to food banks amidst the ongoing Government Shutdown. “Through all the work we’re doing, that...
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Missouri sees faster growth in business adoption of artificial intelligence than national average
Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and IndustryDaniel P. Mehan, President and CEO | Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry The rapid expansion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT has...
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One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they’re all making Jewish art
In artist Yona Verwer’s “Immersion VIII,” a nude woman in a fetal position floats in a swirl of water. The image is at once ethereal and surreal, not unlike Verwer’s first mikveh experience, a purification ritual, and central to conversion, the...
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One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they’re all making Jewish art By Simi Horwitz 5 min read
‘Immersion VIII,’ by Yona Verwer. Image by Yona Verwer By Simi Horwitz October 27, 2025 In artist Yona Verwer’s “Immersion VIII,” a nude woman in a fetal position floats in a swirl of water. The image is at once ethereal and surreal, not unlike...
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