CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

Registration is underway at New River Community and Technical College for spring classes starting Jan. 19, and campus events are planned to help students register for classes.

Thanks to the generosity of many citizens around the county, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department delivered gifts recently as part of its annual The Giving Tree project.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Montgomery Aerie #1040 held its annual community Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday, Dec. 13.

Free online Zoom presentations on a variety of Shakespearean topics are now available through the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship to educators, schools, libraries, community groups, and service clubs seeking supplemental programming for students and members.

BridgeValley CTC recently launched an online tool that allows prospective students the ability to book virtual appointments directly with a financial aid advisor to discuss and ask questions about financial aid, grants and scholarships. The page is organized by topic, and students using the …

The Robert C. Byrd Institute (RCBI) and a statewide group of partners announce the fourth-annual Student Ag Innovation Challenge to encourage problem-solving and innovation among West Virginia students interested in agriculture.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

There are many classic stories that bring the Christmas spirit to life, but one of the most well-loved is the O’Henry story, “The Gift of the Magi.” It is a story of a young couple living at the turn of the 19th century that give their most prized possession in order to give a gift to the on…

Dear EarthTalk: What if anything are environmental groups doing to increase the diversity of their own staffs and boards? — Jake S., Queens, New York

BridgeValley Community and Technical College celebrated Giving Tuesday on Dec. 1 by launching a campaign to raise funds for its new Student Opportunity Fund. Giving Tuesday is a nationally recognized day of giving where millions of people around the world come together to support causes they…

(BPT) — Many seniors and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other activities that can cause Covid-19 to spread. That’s because the older you are, the higher your risk of severe illness from the coronavirus, according …

(BPT) — As Americans are increasingly staying home, we’re seeing the return of a longstanding tradition: the intimate dinner party with beloved family and friends.

HUNTINGTON – Marshall University alumnus Julian Bell and his wife, Robin, have created the Julian and Robin Bell Scholarship to help full-time undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing and who demonstrate financial need, per Marshall University’s Office of Student Financia…

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

New River Community and Technical College’s largest class of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (A-EMT) students have completed their psychomotor testing with a 100 percent pass rate.

The UKVSAC-Booker T. Washington Community Center will stage a drive-by Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Montgomery Aerie #1040 will host its community Christmas party for children of the Montgomery and surrounding areas (babies through 12 years of age) on Sunday, Dec. 13.

Daniel Thomas Harbaugh recently celebrated his first birthday surrounded by his parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and great-great-grandmother in Belle.

Dear EarthTalk: Where I live in Southeast Michigan, an invasive insect called the emerald ash borer is wreaking havoc on our forests. Are other parts of the country dealing with this pest or others that are killing large numbers of trees? — John D., Sterling Heights, Michigan

BEAVER — Registration is underway at New River Community and Technical College for winter session, Dec.14, 2020 through Jan. 15, 2021. Students can earn three hours of general education college credit through online study.

CHARLESTON – The 2021 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available to order.

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OAK HILL — In an effort to help support local businesses during the holiday season of a year which has been extremely hard on small businesses, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce has developed an eGift Card program for chamber members.

CLARKSBURG – Karen Friel, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s West Virginia District director, is encouraging consumers to shop at local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Shopping small on Saturday, Nov. 28, supports America’s dynamic small business owners and provides critic…

Tough as they are to think about, end-of-life decisions are important ones.

As we celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month, we must highlight the important role of Hospice of Southern West Virginia’s (HSWV) unsung heroes in the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite Covid-19’s risks and challenges, our hospice staff and volunteers have nobly answered the call of duty in p…

Willie Norman Walker was a Korean War veteran who regularly read the newspaper, loved to do crossword puzzles everyday that challenged his thinking and as his wife Edna Walker said, “was the smartest person I know.”

(BPT) — Caregiving for a loved one can put a strain on even the most resilient people. Add in the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic and it has the potential to feel challenging. This means that finding ways to thrive and continue to take care of your own well-being is more important than ever.

CHARLESTON – First Lady Cathy Justice joined West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History Curator Randall Reid-Smith this week to unveil her official 2020 Limited Edition Christmas Ornament.

Roger and Sandy Huddleston, of Montgomery, were married Oct. 31, 1970.

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The Fayette County Public Library system is pleased to announce its participation in West Virginia Family Reading Week: Nov. 15-21.

Southern Appalachian Labor School was one of eight national organizations selected for a Career Pathways Innovation Project by YouthBuild USA.

Each year, City National Bank branches in the Kanawha Valley dress up and decorate their branches for Halloween.

Thanksgiving is a holiday that embraces giving thanks for one’s family, but this year because of Covid-19, there may not be any embraces or extended family present.

CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org.

Dear EarthTalk: What on Earth is “plant blindness?” – Betsy Carlucci, New York, New York

BridgeValley Community and Technical College diesel technology student Landon Crowe was recently awarded the Whayne CAT - Walker CAT Scholarship.

CHARLESTON – For 19 years, Appalachian Power employees have celebrated Read to Me Day by visiting hundreds of elementary schools across West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee, reading to students and donating the book to the school library. It is an Appalachian Power tradition.

New River Community and Technical College is offering mining electrician retraining on Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Zoom video conferencing

CHARLESTON – West Virginia American Water has announced a partnership with the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council to create the “We Keep Water Flowing” patch program.