An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Child neglect and abuse are often the collateral damage of poverty, family instability or other problems such as drug abuse. Parents and guardians become so impaired or distracted by their own problems that they lose sight of the care they should be[Read More…]
Month: August 2014
Ohio County constantly evaluates, cuts jail costs
WHEELING, W.Va. — Ohio County’s yearly cost to house inmates at the Northern Regional Jail – as much as $1 million a decade ago – dropped to under $600,000 for the last fiscal year, and Prosecutor Scott Smith attributes the reduction to keeping a watchful eye on who is incarcerated[Read More…]
Charles Town festival honors black Civil War unit
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The glory marches on. In commemoration of one of the original all-black infantries that served during the Civil War, the African American Culture and Heritage Festival is hosting a special march during Saturday’s parade in Charles Town. Company B, an organization of professional re-enactors, will honor[Read More…]
Creativity isn’t free
A column by Zack Harold, features editor of the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week, I took my laptop to Taylor Books on Capitol Street to get caught up on some writing. I holed up at a table near the “Local Interest” section and put my nose to[Read More…]
Running W.Va. State Fair carnival a hard lifestyle
FAIRLEA, W.Va. — They roll into Fairlea each summer, turning a large, open field into their own small city, complete with electricity, water and even homes. For nine days they serve up delicious foods, operate thrill rides and convince fairgoers to give their games a shot — “Everyone’s a winner!”[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Aug. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MISSOURI MOVES TO DEFUSE TENSION OVER KILLING OF[Read More…]
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West Virginia getting grant funding for workforce development
W.Va. selected as part of Learning Network by National Governors Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has been selected by the National Governors Association (NGA) to receive grant funding and additional support to expand workforce education and training programs as part of a two-year program hosted by the NGA Policy Academy to align[Read More…]
New Orleans Saints to depart Greenbrier camp
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — As offensive lineman Zach Strief conversed with fans Wednesday following the Saints final practice of their three-week stay at The Greenbrier’s new $30 million training facility, he didn’t hold back with his opinion of the place. “If we stop coming here, I’m retiring,” he told[Read More…]
W.Va. law change to give seven lifers parole shot
MT. OLIVE, W.Va. — Seven men serving life sentences for heinous crimes committed when they were under 18 years of age are now eligible for parole due to a change in state law. Lawrence Messina, communications director for the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, which oversees the state’s[Read More…]
