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Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Planned for Oct. 4

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Oct. 4....

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Baker Named to JMU Honor List

Jennifer Baker of Brandywine has been named to the president’s list at James Madison University for the summer 2023 semester. Baker is majoring in Individualized Study – bachelor of interdisciplinary studies. Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of...

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Archery, Crossbow Seasons Open Sept. 30

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced that the state’s archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear and wild boar will open on Sept. 30. These popular seasons, which last through Dec. 31, coincide with the state’s fall foliage season and give hunters a unique opportunity to enjoy...

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Farm Credit Pays Dividends to Local Customers

The Moorefield branch of Farm Credit of the Virginias, a customer-owned financial cooperative with more than a 100-year legacy of support for rural communities and agriculture, announced they paid just over $1 million in cash to their customer-owners in the form of a patronage dividend.  Due to Farm Credit of...

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