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Four $1,000 scholarships in Buckhannon, West Virginia, will help students pursue college or vocational training while honoring community members who dedicated their lives to service. Applications are open until April 10 for students who've overcome adversity and shown commitment to making a difference.
A West Virginia rescue squad is teaching hands-only CPR to their community, addressing a critical gap that leaves over half of cardiac arrest victims without help before paramedics arrive. The simple skill requires only chest compressions and can make the difference between life and death.
A $4 billion private investment is bringing cutting-edge tech infrastructure and over 125 permanent jobs to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The massive project required zero taxpayer dollars and signals a major shift for the Mountain State's economy.
A volunteer program in Morgantown is turning empty apartments into welcoming homes for international students arriving thousands of miles from family. The Homestart Closet provides free furniture, bedding, and kitchenware to help newcomers settle in.
A high school wrestling team in West Virginia won their regional championship while honoring the memory of a beloved assistant coach who passed away earlier this year. The emotional victory came down to the final match, with Washington High edging out rival Hedgesville by just 5.5 points.
Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe is making what his family calls a miraculous recovery after a November shooting near the White House left him critically wounded. Communities across West Virginia held vigils and prayed for the 24-year-old as he fought to survive.
The Ripley Vikings wrestling team dominated the West Virginia Division II State Dual Championship with a flawless 3-0 record, capping their perfect run with a 42-30 victory in the finals. Small-town athletes from across the state showed that dedication and teamwork still win championships.
The Bridgeport Indians boys swim team captured the Big 10 championship with 235 points, even while competing without one of their best athletes. The team's depth and determination carried them to victory at The Bridge Sports Complex in West Virginia.
A bourbon company is turning old mining land into thriving forests, planting hundreds of acres of white oak trees while paying landowners to help. The 20-year project will restore wildlife habitat and provide jobs across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
AmeriCorps volunteers across West Virginia are collecting thousands of items to refill 18 food, baby supply, and pet pantries this January. Their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day project has grown bigger each year, jumping from 6,000 items in 2024 to 6,800 in 2025.
The Tucker Community Foundation is now accepting applications for over 45 scholarships worth up to $10,000 each, including two brand new funds for trade school students. Last year, they awarded $133,000 to help students across 10 counties pursue their dreams.
A West Virginia cancer center is bringing survivors, families, and caregivers together through monthly gatherings designed to celebrate life beyond treatment. The "Thrivers Night Out" series offers everything from painting nights to fashion shows, creating a support network that extends far beyond hospital walls.
Google just signed deals to power its US data centers with 1.2 gigawatts of new wind and solar energy, enough to light up roughly a million homes. The $2.4 billion investment will bring fresh clean power to grids in Missouri, Texas, and West Virginia starting in 2027.