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Published on Jun 19, 2025

Parkersburg offices to be closed for West Virginia Day

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Municipal Building will be closed Friday in observance of West Virginia Day. Sanitation will run on schedule. Copyright © 2025 Parkersburg Newspapers, Inc. | https://www. …

Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

West Virginia University adopts $1.29B budget for 2026

FILE - Woodburn Hall on the West Virginia University campus, is shown April, 24, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File) MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Board of Governors has adopted a $1.29 billion spending plan for the …

Source: Parkersburg News & Sentinel - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

West Virginia Day celebration to aid flood victims at Moundsville saloon

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — As West Virginia Day approaches Friday, the Last Chance Saloon in Moundsville is planning a unique celebration by giving back to flood victims. The saloon will donate all proceeds from food and drink sales to the United Way of the …

Source: WTOV9 - Ohio - Right-wing
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Hospice of Southern West Virginia is currently holding its annual Camp Hope for children who are suffering from loss.

Source: WVVA - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team sending chaplains to West Virginia

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is sending chaplains to West Virginia. At least 8 people are dead and one person is unaccounted for after flash floods devastated the state over the weekend. The team is specifically trained to provide …

Source: WCCB Charlotte - North Carolina - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

West Virginia high school cancels 2025 season due to low player numbers

Coming off a 7-4 season, the Weirton Madonna Blue Dons have been a winning high school football program out of the state of West Virginia. The Blue Dons qualified for the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) Class A playoffs in …

Source: On3 - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

City of Virginia Beach Juneteenth Operating Schedule

Thursday solid waste and recycling collection will occur Saturday, June 21. The following Virginia Beach facilities will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth: All Virginia Beach government administrative offices All Virginia Beach …

Source: Hampton Roads Messenger - Virginia - Pending
Published on Jun 19, 2025

West Virginia's governor aims to rally residents after flash flooding kills at least 8

It's been a challenging and heartbreaking few days for West Virginians since deadly flooding devastated many communities. The death toll continues to rise, search and rescue operations are still underway, and clean-up efforts are far from over. KDKA-TV …

Source: CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Virginia Canyon Mountain Park in Idaho Springs open for hiking and mountain biking

Dust is still settling on Drop Shaft trail Thursday from the nearly 200 Session Series mountain bike racers who bombed down the race course at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park (VCMP) in Idaho Springs on Wednesday. Those lucky many got to sample the course one …

Source: The Denver Gazette - Colorado - Center-right
Published on Jun 19, 2025

Invasive Box Tree Moth has reached West Virginia's eastern panhandle

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The W.Va. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Berkeley County, marking the first detection of the invasive pest in West Virginia. Advertisement Native to East Asia, the …

Source: West Virginia Explorer - Neutral