WV Higher Education Policy Commission launches microcredential program for state colleges and universities

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders are saying shorter, targeted learning experiences focused on harnessing specific skills are the future of higher education. Microcredentials are designed to bring more flexibility and accessibility for students than a traditional college degree path. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission met Thursday to further chart the course of implementation of…

WV AFT President says it’s a sad occasion following school closings in Kanawha County but it needs to be done

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Federation of Teachers President Fred Albert says it’s a bleak time for Kanawha County after six schools are set to be closed down and with no other way around it following enrollment and population loss. Albert recently came on 580 Live with Dave Allen to discuss the closures, which immediately…

WV Paranormal Trail gets four new haunted attractions

Local NewsBy Morgan PembertonOctober 20, 2024Leave a comment

CHARLESTON, W.Va.—– Just in time for Halloween, the West Virginia Paranormal Trail has added four new paranormal attractions for participants to visit, the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced Thursday. The trail, which launched two weeks ago, is based off of the West Virginia Waterfall Trail that the department has seen do so well. The…

Ticket booth catches fire following Friday night game

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ST. ALBANS W.Va. — A ticket booth at Crawford Field in St. Albans caught on fire late Friday night. Crews say the blaze broke out after the St. Albans High School Football team played against Lincoln County. They now describe the ticket booth as a total loss. Fire Marshal Chris Collins said quote, the “fire…