Tag: West Virginia
New reserve fund will feed West Virginia’s largest food banks
The Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund, a $10 million reserve account, has been dedicated to combating food insecurity in West Virginia.
Seven therapy dogs placed at schools in West Virginia
The addition of the seven dogs to Friends With Paws will bring the total number of therapy dogs placed in West Virginia through the program to nineteen.
West Virginia bill provides funds for firefighting equipment
Gov. Jim Justice signed SB 1032, providing $4 million toward new firefighting equipment on Aug. 14.
West Virginia to name new state park
Gov. Jim Justice announced Aug. 6 that he was sending a bill to the West Virginia Legislature to designate Summersville Lake State Park as the state's 36th state park.
New River Gorge National Park is wild and wonderful
Julie Geiss and her family take in New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia at the end of their Appalachian vacation.
Trout stocking numbers up in West Virginia
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources stocked nearly 130,000 more trout in 2023 compared to the previous year.
$18 million in grant funding for broadband in West Virginia
Gov. Jim Justice announced the preliminary approval of more than $18 million for various broadband infrastructure projects throughout West Virginia.
Catch golden rainbow trout at West Virginia Gold Rush
Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Gold Rush will return, giving anglers a chance to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes.
Vagabond chef Matt Welsch returns home to W.Va.
Matt Welsch returns to his home in West Virginia and opens a restaurant Vagabond Kitchen to create culinary dishes based on Appalachian cuisine.
W.Va. ground beef program ready to hit the market
A new "brand partnership" aims to keep West Virginia beef in West Virginia and make it accessible and affordable for consumers.