HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Pay raises will be distributed to several hundred faculty and other staff members at Marshall University after action Wednesday by the university’s Board of Governors. A total of about $1.5 million will be distributed to some classified employees, faculty members and non-classified and other employees after the[Read More…]
Month: September 2014
Statue to honor longtime Fairmont State coach
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — One of the greatest leaders in Fairmont State sports history will be honored at the Fighting Falcons’ football opener tonight. Health problems may keep Harold “Deacon” Duvall from attending the unveiling of the statue at the field bearing his name, but[Read More…]
Documentary details Elkins couple’s work in Nepal
ELKINS, W.Va. — Two local specialists — a husband and wife — took their healing methods to Nepal and are featured in a documentary about the benefits of alternative medicine in poverty-stricken areas. Brad Carroll focuses on massage therapy while his wife, Jennifer Walker, specializes in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.[Read More…]
Armed intruders subject of Parkersburg training
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Local law enforcement officers, educators and others were quick studies of the A.L.I.C.E. program during training this week at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. As they sat in a classroom Wednesday morning, waiting for a drill in which an officer would play the role of a gunman[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Sept. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. OBAMA VOWS TO DESTROY ISLAMIC STATE MILITANTSOn the eve[Read More…]
Faldo to receive charity award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sir Nick Faldo to receive St. Jude Legends for Charity Award at The Greenbrier during inaugural St. Jude Golf Invitational, Oct. 19-20 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Aug. 26, 2014) – Sir Nick Faldo, CBS Sports Golf Analyst and winner of six Majors including three Masters® Tournaments and three[Read More…]
Eastern W.Va. storm fells tree on tractor-trailer
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — An aggressive, blustery storm rolled through the area at about 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, felling trees across county roadways and even on one unlucky tractor-trailer…
Federal act helped to keep W.Va. wild, wonderful
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Ever camped on Red Creek in Dolly Sods or backpacked across the rugged Cranberry Wilderness? You can thank the Wilderness Act for those experiences. The legislation, which led to the protection of some of West Virginia’s most wild and wonderful places, turns 50 today. On[Read More…]
Morgantown bans heavy trucks downtown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday, Sept. 2, to put a heavy-truck law on the books. City staff now have 90 days to try to get the city in position to enforce the law. Council member Wes Nugent cast the only vote against the law. Council passed two[Read More…]
Gambling will never solve state’s problems
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va.– West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave believes the state can negate lost gambling revenue by legalizing online gambling. He fully acknowledges the state is losing that revenue because of competition from other states, which continue to match West Virginia step for[Read More…]