By TINA ALVEY The Register-Herald FAIRLEA, W.Va. — A ribbon-cutting may have been scheduled, but a sort of mini-Town Hall quiz broke out, interrupting the scheduled remarks at the grand opening of the VA’s new outpatient clinic in Fairlea on Monday. Three members of Congress who took turns at the podium[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Small victories adding up in ‘Try This’ movement
By CYNTHIA McCLOUD The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An idea for healthier living has gotten some wheels. Barboursville Elementary students Jillian Freeman and Olivia Turman dreamed up a mobile concession stand. Their rolling cart would sell wholesome food choices at the Cabell County village’s park and ballfield. With help[Read More…]
Petco Foundation honors Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association
Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Petco Foundation’s “Celebration of Love” awards gala to honor organizations and people for their achievements in saving animals’ lives recently recognized the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association’s efforts. Seven awards were given at the San Diego gala which hosted about 500 guests. Actress[Read More…]
Adam R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship winner chosen in Tyler County
Staff report The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Record WHEELING, W.Va. — Tyler Consolidated High School senior Courtney Hoder is this year’s recipient of the Adam R. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Award. She is the granddaughter of Sally Ash of Lynn Camp Road near Middlebourne. Hoder plans to attend Fairmont State University in[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, May 23
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ATTACKER STRIKES POP CONCERT IN ENGLAND An apparent suicide bomber sets off an improvised explosive[Read More…]
Opinion: Will another Interstate 79-style snarl happen again next year?
By Matt Harvey The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Now that it’s clear we’re stuck with an Interstate 79 snarl for probably most of the rest of the summer (and perhaps even beyond), it’s time to look ahead. What’s the likelihood the West Virginia Department of Transportation will award bids[Read More…]
Editorial: Start planning for worst-case scenario
From The Dominion Post of Morgantown: “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” Or in this instance, if the dragon is only six weeks away from potentially taking wing and torching your state government. That quote above is from[Read More…]
Talk highlights education and the state’s future
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — More than 100 business, education and legislative leaders attended the Education Alliance’s EDTalks “Connecting Education, Jobs and Our Future event” at the Blue Ridge Community and Technology College Thursday. EDTalks is an education-based speaker series that promotes innovative discussion and[Read More…]
Editorial: Making Weirton More Appealing
From The Wheeling News-Register: Weirton Planning Commission Chairman Chuck Robinson might well have been referring to any number of Rust Belt communities when he remarked last Wednesday that, “This town needs some excitement and energy instead of just waiting for something to happen.” But there are differences between Weirton and[Read More…]
Editorial: Reminder to legislators — Community colleges offer more bang for the buck
From the Weirton Daily Times: Among college graduates throughout West Virginia this spring are thousands who were in and out of higher education in two years. They earned degrees and certificates at community and technical colleges, which seem to be growing in popularity. Why is that? Simply because more potential[Read More…]