Web Articles

George Davis and his service dog, Zoey, share a bond that goes beyond companionship. Davis, a U.S. Army veteran, served for 20 years and was diagnosed with PTSD. Zoey plays a critical role in assisting him with both his mental health and mobility, providing a sense of security and comfort in everyday situations.

On February 15th, major rainfall caused severe flooding across 143 counties in the state, leaving them in a state of emergency. The flood is now being recognized as the second deadliest in West Virginia in the past decade. 

More than 40 students attended a Defend Democracy protest on West Virginia University’s campus in February, , which provided students an opportunity to voice their opinions on a range of national issues. These topics included LGBTQ+ rights, immigration raids, and the defunding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

In West Virginia, only 12.5% of children visited a dentist in the past year, a rate that is less than half the national average. For many parents, taking their children to the dentist is a major challenge.

Justin Waybright, a mining engineering student from Wood County, West Virginia, knew he wanted to make a difference when he came to West Virginia University. As a freshman, he was introduced to the university’s Mine Rescue Team.

President Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on goods from Mexico and Canada,as well as a 10% tariff on goods from China in late January, and that’s leaving businesses inWest Virginia who import foreign goods uncertain with how to move forward.