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WVU Extension expert offers tips to help dash away those extra holiday calories

With the holiday season quickly approaching, some people are filled with the anticipation of spending time with loved ones, goodies galore and feasting on favorite dishes. Less welcome are the calories that those carb-laden meals and delicious candies carry. West Virginia University Extension Service Family and Community Development Agent Dana Wright offers some tips to help people be proactive with holiday weight management skills.

WVU Veterans Legal Services Day is Nov. 12 in Charleston

The WVU College of Law Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic will see veterans Friday, Nov. 12, at Equities House in Charleston to offer free legal services for Veterans Affairs claims, wills and other issues.

Safety measures are imperative as hunting season approaches, even for experienced hunters

As we enter the 2021 fall hunting season, it is important for new and veteran hunters to remember that hunter safety is the first and most important step towards a successful hunt. Regardless of experience level, it is always good practice to implement simple safety steps that make a big difference. WVU Extension Service Wildlife Specialist Sheldon Owen wants hunters to know that they can have fun while also making sure safety comes first.

WVU experts encourage safety and training to help reduce ATV accidents, deaths

All-terrain vehicles are a common sight in West Virginia. Many of the state’s residents use the vehicles to head into the woods for leaf peeping, hunting and other activities. West Virginia University Extension Service experts David Snively and Haley Rosson remind people to always keep safety and proper training in mind when using ATVs.