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In today's newsletter:

  • How could TEAM West Virginia reshape jobs and investment from Charleston?
  • Which North Central West Virginia stars made the Class AAAA All-State list?
  • Will student leaders convince lawmakers to restore their campus voting power?

Also on today's calendar: WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS at Holistic Inc and 4 more events.

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  • Monday: Partly sunny, breezy and cold, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. West Virginia House Speaker details first bill of upcoming legislative session (wsaz.com) — State lawmakers are preparing in Charleston to introduce the TEAM West Virginia bill, a new economic development program modeled on Ohio’s JobsOhio initiative. House Speaker Roger Hanshaw says the plan would create a private, statewide entity to speed job recruitment and reduce political influence, with details on funding and structure to be worked out before the session starts January 14.
   

2. Morgantown, University headline Class AAAA All-State football team after historic seasons (dominionpost.com) — From Charleston, the statewide Class AAAA All-State football team highlights standout seasons from Morgantown, University, and several other West Virginia powerhouses after a championship run. The piece breaks down key stats, first- and second-team selections, and honorable mentions, offering a full look at how top programs across the state stacked up this year.
   

3. Student government leaders pushing to have BOG voting rights restored (wvmetronews.com) — Student leaders from across West Virginia, meeting in Charleston, are pressing lawmakers to restore voting rights for student, faculty, and staff representatives on college boards of governors after they were removed by House Bill 3279 this year. They argue that voting power is essential for raising on-the-ground campus issues and preparing future civic leaders, while higher education officials discuss ways to strengthen ongoing communication with student representatives.
   

4. West Virginia sees highest graduation rate in 2025 (wvmetronews.com) — From Charleston, state education leaders report West Virginia’s 2024-25 graduation rate has climbed to a record 92.8%, with a five-year rate holding at 93.4%. Officials credit a strong focus on reducing chronic absenteeism and expanding student supports like transportation, laundry, eyewear, and Community in Schools coordinators for helping more students stay in class and finish high school.
   

5. Legislative Interim Committee meetings return (wvnews.com) — State lawmakers gathered at the Capitol in Charleston for December interim committee meetings, discussing election integrity proposals, energy policy, transportation readiness, and workforce-focused plans for the upcoming session. The building was fully decorated for the holidays as legislators advanced bills, heard updates on child welfare and utilities, and encouraged local students to serve as legislative pages in Charleston this winter.
   

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    Tuesday December 16
  • Winter Performance
    Ruffner Elementary School Charleston, WV 25311
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS at Holistic Inc
    4815 MacCorkle Ave SE , Charleston
    9:00 am
    • Thursday December 18
  • Santa's Candy Gift Drop
    South Charleston Farmers Market , 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W. , South Charleston
    11:00 am
  • Holiday Movie Night
    Community Center , 601 Jefferson Rd , South Charleston
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday December 20
  • North Pole On Ice with Santa
    Memorial Ice Arena , 20 RHL Boulevard , South Charleston
    4:00 am
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Christmas Eve
    Capitol Market , 800 Smith St , Charleston
    10:00 am

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