ELKINS, W.Va. — A failed attempt to renew the current education levy has left the Randolph County school system’s financial status uncertain moving into the future – and officials are preparing for the possibility they may eventually have to close a school. The Randolph County Board of Education voted unanimously[Read More…]
Month: December 2015
West Virginia must join Ohio in funding new bridge
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — One of the most important highway projects in this area will not be undertaken unless West Virginia officials can find a way to build a bridge over the state’s troubled fiscal waters. Construction of a new Ohio River bridge between East Ohio[Read More…]
Huntington tree lighting includes performances
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Visions of sugar plums danced in the foyer of the Big Sandy Superstore Arena as Huntington became the latest city to turn the lights on for the holiday season Tuesday evening. The lighting ceremony was filled with sights and sounds of the holiday season with performances by[Read More…]
WV men in red spread word of addiction resources
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When an addict walks by another person on the street, no one turns to look. But when four local men who have all suffered from recent overdoses walked down the streets of Huntington and Charleston early last month, lots of people stopped to stare. The four men[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Dec. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MAYOR DISMISSES CHICAGO’S POLICE CHIEF He says the public’s trust in the department[Read More…]
WV Turnpike Thanksgiving traffic highest in 6 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thanksgiving holiday traffic on the West Virginia Turnpike was the highest in the past six years, but still not up to pre-recession levels, Parkways Authority General Manager Greg Barr said Monday. For the six-day period from Tuesday through Sunday, the Turnpike processed nearly 763,000 toll transactions — a[Read More…]
Blankenship jury urged to be ‘vigilant,’ ‘respectful’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jurors in the Don Blankenship criminal case deliberated for another day Monday, after being instructed to be “vigilant” about contact with the public and to be “respectful” of each other as they continue their work. The eight women and four men returned to the Robert C. Byrd[Read More…]
WV McDonald’s owner aims for thousands helped
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Sometime Wednesday evening, local McDonald’s owner John Ebert will surpass a number that has him more excited than the fast-food franchise’s slogan about billions of hamburgers sold. While Ebert has done well as a McDonald’s franchisee, his heart is with helping his adopted community and the children[Read More…]
West Virginians must step up to help others
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — In a state where far too many residents are in desperate need of assistance to get by, charitable giving has dropped for the second straight year. That’s according to Philanthropy West Virginia, a statewide leadership organization that assists private, family, corporate and[Read More…]
Wheeling leaders move to revitalize downtown
WHEELING, W.Va. — City officials appear to be on the verge of making some major moves that could shape the future of downtown Wheeling for years to come. At its noon meeting today, city council will hear first reading of three downtown development-related ordinances, including two that directly involve the[Read More…]