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Hundreds of Mon County students receive Hope Scholarship funds

MORGANTOWN - Six hundred ninety-one individual students in Monongalia County received funds last school year from the Hope Scholarship program, according to the program's 2025-26 Annual Report, published last week. The Hope Scholarship is an educational savings account program for families ...

WVU to celebrate Appalachian traditions during Mountaineer Week

The 79th annual West Virginia University Mountaineer Week celebration of Appalachian heritage begins Monday, Nov. 9, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 15. During the week, students, faculty, staff, and visitors can enjoy cultural demonstrations, music, storytelling, food, and crafts from ...

Drive in style: West Virginia releases new cryptid license plate

CHARLESTON - West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles releases a W.Va. monsters-inspired license plate on Monday. The plate, designed by the late artist Jesse Corlis, highlights nine of the state’s most famous cryptids, according to the DMV website. The most prominent image is the Flatwoods ...

Butterflies a part of fall

It seems like the Mountain State is having a record fall as colors develop and linger due to steady, cool weather. While higher elevations have peaked, lower elevations are continuing to develop. In fall and spring, we also have a selection of butterflies that grace our skies, some as they ...