Libera Inc. was awarded $349,983 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to provide a mentoring program with a holistic network of supportive services to foster youth (ages […]
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Gayle Manchin: New River Gorge is site for six-state tourism project funded by $250K ARC grant
MORGANTOWN — The Appalachian Regional Commission wrapped up a Tuesday virtual conference on promoting regional culture and tourism with an announcement from federal co-chair Gayle Manchin on […]
Gayle Manchin shares Appalachian Regional Commission’s vision for moving West Virginia and region forward
MORGANTOWN – Gayle Manchin, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, shared her vision of how ARC can help West Virginian move forward with an audience of […]
Biden’s plan a godsend for Appalachia
by Skylar Baker-Jordan On Aug. 24, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate in advancing a $3.5 trillion infrastructure proposal that would greatly improve […]
There are deep roots in these mountains
The roots of faith, family, patriotism, dialect and work ethic are a prominent feature here. One of the first modern American presidents to recognize those characteristics here […]
‘Remaking Appalachia’ author discusses roles of eco-socialism, ecofeminism in rebuilding the region
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University Libraries hosted a virtual conversation with the author of “Remaking Appalachia” Thursday afternoon as part of its Art in the Libraries initiative. […]
WVU helps those with SUD in the southern part of state
WVU Today For the past decade, hope has been in short supply for many southern West Virginians. The Mountain State has led the nation in drug overdoses, […]