Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program announced that West Virginia’s statewide seat belt usage rate is 88.12% for 2021, down from 90.2% for […]
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Mini-grant for W.Va. college students promotes medication safety on campus
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The West Virginia Drug Intervention Institute, Inc. has announced a mini-grant opportunity for West Virginia college students in collaboration with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy […]
Fall fire season to begin Friday
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Fall forest fire season begins Friday in West Virginia. Outdoor burning is prohibited between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless a burning permit […]
Blacksville VFD Gears Up
Members of the Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department are better equipped to do their jobs, thanks in part to Northeast Natural Energy. Kevin Wilson, VFD chief, said the […]
Local stable has been teaching youngsters horseback riding basics for over a decade
Along the Kingwood Pike, nestled just out of view of passersby, sits a small stable and a corral. Children gathered there – accompanied by supervisors, of course […]
DOT reminds drivers to stay safe during busy holiday weekend
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Transportation expects heavier-than-usual traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike this Fourth of July weekend. “With more and more people […]
Have fun this summer, but make sure to do it safely
Summer is my all time favorite season! Everyday is a chance to get outside and soak up every inch of sunlight whether it’s bright and early or […]
Leisure Travel is Back
Leisure travel is starting to make a comeback after a more than year-long hiatus. “Things are looking up,” said Jill Robinson, vice president of the Morgantown operations […]
Concerned parent suggests Preston schools consider metal detectors
KINGWOOD – The Preston Board of Education is considering adding metal detectors as a further safety measure at Preston County schools. At Monday’s meeting, a local resident […]
NIOSH celebrates 50 years of safety, research
Newsroom@DominionPost.com The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health celebrates 50 years and entered its golden era Wednesday. To commemorate this milestone, NIOSH is featuring a series […]
