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A global packaging company is expanding in Pennsylvania, creating 170 jobs over the next three years and consolidating operations into a modern 200,000-square-foot facility. The state beat out Ohio and West Virginia to secure the project with strategic investment.
A dedicated group of volunteers spent their Saturday morning breathing new life into a historic West Virginia cemetery. The community-led restoration project at Arnold 'Old Hill' Cemetery shows how a small team can preserve local history for future generations.
Community volunteers in Upshur County, West Virginia, came together to clean and restore the walking trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School. Their efforts brought new life to the outdoor space that serves thousands of local residents.
Buckhannon residents turned out in force to restore local hiking trails, bringing together adults and kids to prepare their community's outdoor spaces for an upcoming mountain bike race. The cleanup covered 15 miles of trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School.
Nicholas Rogers started his civil engineering degree just days after his son's birth and just earned top honors from West Virginia's construction industry. The decorated Army veteran took home $8,000 to continue building his future and serving his new home state.
A West Virginia hospital just performed its first implantation of a nickel-sized device that helps patients with overactive bladder regain control of their lives. The quick procedure can be done in a doctor's office with just local anesthesia.
The Marshall Thundering Herd won their first-ever WNIT championship with a commanding 66-41 victory over Illinois State, led by Timaya Lewis-Eutsey's explosive 27-point performance. Every single player on Marshall's roster contributed to the historic win.
Over 5,000 fans packed Marshall University's arena to watch their women's basketball team make history with a dominant 66-41 championship victory. The Thundering Herd ended their record-breaking season by bringing home the program's first WNIT Championship trophy.
Amazon opened two distribution facilities in southern West Virginia this week, creating hundreds of jobs paying $19 per hour in communities hungry for economic opportunity. The investment marks a turning point for a region working to build its economic future.
Medications originally created for diabetes are now protecting kidney function and keeping patients off dialysis for years longer. One in three American adults faces kidney disease risk, but early detection and new treatments are changing outcomes.
Volunteers gathered in Gary, West Virginia to distribute clean drinking water and work toward lasting solutions for residents facing unsafe water quality. Regional nonprofit Appalachian Voices opened their first Charleston office just in time to help.
West Virginia avenged two heartbreaking regular season losses to beat TCU 62-53 for their second Big 12 tournament title. The win could earn the Mountaineers their first chance to host NCAA tournament games at home in over 30 years.
The West Virginia Mountaineers captured their first Big 12 tournament championship in nine years, defeating TCU 62-53 in a sweet revenge victory. Jordan Harrison led the way with 20 points as the second-seeded team proved resilience pays off.
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.
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