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Berkeley County IRS Data Center Commences Shift to Renewable Energy

Berkeley County IRS Data Center Commences Shift to Renewable Energy

Berkeley County IRS Data Center Will Transition Away From Fossil Fuels West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, November 7, 2024 By Jack Walker West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports that the Berkeley County Enterprise Computing Center (ECC) will soon transition from fossil fuels to net-zero emissions following a $2.2 million grant

Eastern Panhandle Voters Lean Left Amid Political Shifts in West Virginia

Eastern Panhandle Voters Lean Left Amid Political Shifts in West Virginia

Environment, Identity, School Issues Pushing Some Eastern Panhandle Voters Left West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 By Jack Walker In an extended coverage piece by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the article discusses the shifting political landscape in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle as an influx of new

Jefferson County Commissioners Accept Plea Deals Following Misconduct

Jefferson County Commissioners Accept Plea Deals Following Misconduct

Ousted Jefferson Co. Commissioners Accept Plea Deals Over Misdemeanor Charges West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, November 4, 2024 By Jack Walker Published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the article discusses the plea deals accepted by ousted Jefferson County Commissioners Tricia Jackson and Jennifer Krouse, who faced 42 misdemeanor charges after

West Virginia's Political Shift: Rising Republican Enrollment Amid Declining Democratic Support

West Virginia's Political Shift: Rising Republican Enrollment Amid Declining Democratic Support

W.Va. Republican Party Gains Enrollment Entering Election West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Monday, November 4, 2024 By Jack Walker Published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the article discusses the significant shift in voter registration in West Virginia, showing a stark decline in Democratic enrollment by over 37% from 2016 to

Key Election Concerns: Polarization, School Funding, and Property Costs in Eastern Panhandle Voters

Key Election Concerns: Polarization, School Funding, and Property Costs in Eastern Panhandle Voters

Polarization, Property Costs, School Funding Are Key Concerns For Eastern Panhandle Voters West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, November 1, 2024 By Jack Walker In the days leading up to the Nov. 5 general election, early voting in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia has seen significant participation, with over 33,

Shepherd University Partners with Amazon for Employee Education Program

Shepherd University Partners with Amazon for Employee Education Program

New Partnership At Shepherd Covers Academic Costs For Amazon Employees West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Friday, October 25, 2024 By Jack Walker West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports that Shepherd University has been selected as a partner in Amazon's Career Choice program, which provides educational benefits to certain employees of

EHD Outbreak in West Virginia Deer: Key Insights for Hunters

EHD Outbreak in West Virginia Deer: Key Insights for Hunters

Sometimes Fatal Disease Reported In Deer From 18 W.Va. Counties West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Wednesday, October 23, 2024 By Jack Walker West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports that an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) has been detected in deer across 18 counties in West Virginia. Hunters are advised to