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Harpers Ferry Students Among 24 Awarded Teaching Scholarships

State selects 24 students for West Virginia’s prestigious teaching scholarship WV.gov News | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway WV.gov News reports that 24 high school seniors have been awarded the prestigious Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars scholarship, intended to address teacher shortages in critical fields such as math

Local Students Awarded Prestigious Teaching Scholarships

State selects 24 students for West Virginia’s prestigious teaching scholarship WV.gov News | Thursday, May 22, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway The recent announcement from WV.gov News highlights the selection of 24 high school seniors for the esteemed Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program. This scholarship, which awards up to $40,

Raymond Funkhouser Appointed to House of Delegates in WV

Gov. Justice appoints Raymond “Joe” Funkhouser to 98th District in House of Delegates WV.gov News | Monday, October 21, 2024 By Staff In a recent announcement by Gov. Jim Justice, Raymond “Joe” Funkhouser has been appointed to represent the 98th District in the House of Delegates, filling the seat vacated

West Virginia High Schools Honored for Promoting College Readiness

Forty high schools across West Virginia recognized for outstanding efforts to help students plan for college WV.gov News | Tuesday, October 15, 2024 By Staff On October 11th, 40 high schools in West Virginia were honored for their significant contributions to student college readiness at an awards ceremony hosted by

Gov. Justice Expands Special Session Agenda with Tax Reductions and Funding Initiatives

Gov. Justice amends special session call with several new items for consideration WV.gov News | Monday, October 7, 2024 By Staff In a recent announcement by Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Legislature's Special Session has been amended to include several new items for consideration, as reported by

Governor Justice Allocates Over $750,000 for Juvenile Rehabilitation in West Virginia

Gov. Justice announces over $750,000 in grant awards for juvenile rehabilitation services and corrections research WV.gov News | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 By Staff WV.gov News reports that Governor Jim Justice announced grants totaling $756,419 for ten projects aimed at enhancing juvenile rehabilitation and reducing delinquency in

West Virginia's 161st Birthday Celebrated with Murals, Hot Dog Sauce Contest, and Boreman Statue Unveiling

Governor, First Lady Justice celebrate West Virginia's 161st Birthday, announce winner of Hot Dog Sauce Contest, unveil Arthur I. Boreman Statue WV.gov News | Thursday, June 20, 2024 By Staff On West Virginia's 161st birthday, Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice celebrated with various