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Today is Sunday, January 18, 2026.
#1 – From WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING – Watch ‘Mountainthology’ episode two
West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountainthology Episode Two takes viewers across the Mountain State with stories including the legacy of NBA pioneer Earl Lloyd, community trail building at Meeks Mountain, and the Kidwind initiative for renewable energy education.
Watch now:
https://video.wvpublic.org/video/episode-two-4y4sex/
#2 – From WV SECRETARY OF STATE – Secretary of State Kris Warner announces ‘I Voted!’ sticker contest for eighth graders
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office has announced a statewide “I Voted!” sticker design contest for 8th grade students, encouraging civic participation and creativity, with the winner to be chosen by public vote on social media. Get your designs in by Jan. 27!
Read more:
https://sos.wv.gov/news/Pages/01-06-26-A.aspx
#3 – From METRO NEWS – WVU Medicine Aspiring Nurses Program welcomes new BridgeValley students
West Virginia University School of Medicine’s Aspiring Nurses Program has welcomed a new group of students from BridgeValley Community and Technical College, expanding training pathways to address the state’s healthcare workforce needs.
Read more:
https://wvmetronews.com/2026/01/08/wvu-medicine-aspiring-nurses-program-welcomes-new-bridgevalley-students/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
