NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools are on track to launch West Virginia’s first public online academy in the second trimester of the new school year, the school board learned on Monday. The Hancock County Cyber Academy will offer online courses in English, math, science and social studies that[Read More…]
Month: August 2014
Everglades-style airboat now touring Tug River
MATEWAN, W.Va. – Imagine gliding down the Tug River at 50 mph with the wind blowing your hair back, or slowing down to a crawl while enjoying a breathtaking view of nature’s beauty. Such an experience is possible now with the Hatfield-McCoy Airboat Tours based out of the Matewan Depot,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PALESTINIANS MULLING EGYPTIAN TRUCE PLAN Cairo’s proposal calls[Read More…]
WVPA releases complete list of advertising award winners
Individual advertising awards included CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. – Four West Virginia newspapers earned first-place General Excellence awards, which honor outstanding achievement by circulation division, in the 2014 West Virginia Press Association Advertising Awards Contest. The General Excellence Award winners are The Dominion Post of Morgantown in Division I, The Exponent Telegram[Read More…]
WVPA releases list of individual editorial award winners
WVPA released the complete list of individual editorial winners from Convention 2014′ Better Newspaper Competition CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recognizing outstanding journalistic achievement, the West Virginia Press Association honored newspapers and journalists from around the state Saturday during its 2014 Convention. The Inter-Mountain Newspaper of Elkins earned the “Newspaper of the Year” honor,[Read More…]
WVPA announces new officers and directors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association has announced its slate of officers and directors, as approved by the membership during the Aug. 9, 2014, membership meeting at Canaan Valley Resort. WVPA and WVPS officers for 2014-15, are as follows: 2014-2015 WVPA Officers & Directors Nominations President: Matt[Read More…]
Foreigner rocking the State Fair on Thursday
LEWISBURG, W.VA. — From the late ’70s through the early ’90s, it was nearly impossible to listen to the radio without hearing the familiar sounds of Foreigner. Even today, hearing even a small snippet of classics including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Cold As Ice,” and the band’s[Read More…]
Officials say overdoses show increase of heroin availability
CLARKSBURG — Four suspected heroin overdoses over the weekend in Clarksburg underscore how prevalent the addictive drug is in the area, according to drug-control advocates. Two people died and two others were hospitalized late Friday night and Saturday as a result of suspected heroin overdoses, Clarksburg Police Chief Robbie Hilliard[Read More…]
After finishing rape sentence, high school QB starting season opener
STEUBENVILLE – On Aug. 12, 2012, Ma’Lik Richmond sexually assaulted a Weirton girl at an underage drinking party. Today – Aug. 12, 2014 – Richmond likely will be in uniform as the Steubenville Big Red football team scrimmages Cambridge at 10 a.m. at Harding Stadium. Big Red head football coach[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TWIST IN COURT-MARTIAL OF ARMY GENERAL The sex[Read More…]