It’s finally October, which means it’s time for the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant! The October 2024 edition of Mountaineers are Always Free highlights recent commission activities and events, books you should read, and more...
Vickie Hensley, a U.S. History teacher at George Washington High School in Kanawha County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Above and Beyond Award for April 2024, which recognizes excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers. Hensley was presented...
Charleston, W. Va. – Sample Ballots for West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election are now available online for registered voters to review before they vote. CLICK HERE for a link to the WV Secretary of State's online search tool for voters to use to find the Sample...
THERE WILL BE 1,691 voting precincts available for West Virginia's May 14 Primary Election. Several counties still need poll workers. There is no better way to get involved in the election process than volunteering to be a poll worker – and you get paid for it. If...
Civic Learning Week (CLW) is hosted annually by iCivics and seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. By highlighting the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide...
Local Berkeley County students and teachers returned from an exciting three-day learning experience in Charleston with the Youth Leadership Association’s 8th Grade Youth & Government Seminars. Selected representatives from Spring Mills Middle, Musselman Middle,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The first “Civics Education: Now More Than Ever” event was educating students and adults alike on the importance of civics and practicing good citizenship in today’s society. The event, hosted by the West Virginia Civics Coalition was held at the...
February 22, 2024 — Magistrate Judge Omar J. Aboulhosn, Southern District of West Virginia, currently serves as the co-chair of the Civics Education & Outreach Committee for the Federal Magistrate Judges Association. Judge Aboulhosn has been conducting civics...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia citizens are invited to the State Capitol for an event educating them about the importance behind the rights and duties of that citizenship. It’s in recognition of Civic Learning Week, March 11 – March 15. Hosted by the West Virginia...
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Harrison County Board of Education began their regular session Tuesday evening by recognizing the winners of the We the People competition from Robert C. Byrd High School’s advanced placement (AP) Government and Civics class. ...