Tornadoes Confirmed Raise West Virginia Twister Count
National Weather Service reports three tornadoes in Kanawha and Fayette counties this week with an EF2 tornado near Hico in Fayette County producing 130 mph winds, 1.18 mile path, and significant property damage along Mallard Road and US 60. One injury, no fatalities, assessment commends Nutall Volunteer Fire Department. preliminary Friday reports anticipate calmer weather ahead.
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Concord University lands $2.32 million NSF grant for STEM teachers
Concord University in Athens announced a $2,317,725 award from the National Science Foundation under the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Track 2. The grant funds a program to recruit 16 STEM professionals to support rural Appalachian schools and improve teacher training.
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First Foundation lays guidelines for funding amid overdose crisis
West Virginia First Foundation held its first full meeting since Beard left to become executive director. The board discussed potential goals and guidelines for distributing funds to tackle the overdose epidemic, prioritizing programs and oversight mechanisms to track spending and outcomes.
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Cicadas Not Expected to Bring Invasion to Local Areas
Officials say trillions of red eyed cicadas are unlikely to emerge locally this year. Virginia Tech experts reassured Southwest Virginia and southern West Virginia counties that huge influxes are not expected, though some cicadas may appear in Wythe County.
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