Free Saturday seminar offers opportunity learn of resources and techniques MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Editors and reporters from West Virginia Press Association newspapers are invited to attend an editorial workshop on Data-Driven Reporting being sponsored by the WVU Reed College of Media Alexis and Jim Pugh Innovation Lab and the Ogden Newspapers[Read More…]
Month: January 2015
No trial for man accused in Mingo sheriff shooting
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The man accused of shooting Mingo Sheriff Eugene Crum to death in broad daylight will not stand trial after being found mentally incompetent. Tennis Melvin Maynard, 38, appeared Thursday in Cabell Circuit Court before Judge Paul Farrell, who is presiding over the case on special assignment, for[Read More…]
W.Va. alternative energy bill headed for repeal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers in both houses began work Thursday on what is expected to be the first bill passed by the new, Republican-controlled West Virginia Legislature: legislation to repeal a 2009 law that would require power companies in the state to use fuels other than coal for a portion[Read More…]
As Calhoun schools tackle deficit, workers protest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Calhoun County school district’s deficit at the end of last fiscal year surpassed $1.8 million, exceeding one-fifth of its annual operating budget, but recent drastic efforts to reduce it have received opposition from employees. Superintendent Tim Woodward, who joined the district in March, said that despite[Read More…]
Small students, big talent in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Students of Suncrest Primary Elementary School and their parents filled the Metropolitan Theater on Thursday, Jan. 15, for a special demonstration of student talent. Principal Joann Hines said the talent show featured 26 student performances, ranging from singing and dancing, to stand-up comedy and violin recitals. “And[Read More…]
Getting things done early
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Republicans and Democrats in West Virginia often differ substantially on the role of government. Undoubtedly there will be disputes, perhaps big ones, during the current session of the state Legislature. But Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin got it absolutely right in his State[Read More…]
With doc’s OK, Elkins barn owl returned to nature
ELKINS, W.Va. – When his dog kept barking at the window, Sunset Drive resident Verle Harper knew something was amiss. He didn’t see anything unusual when he looked out the window but the dog was insistent so he went outside. Harper was surprised to find a barn owl sitting in[Read More…]
On 4-1 vote, Buckhannon down to one stoplight
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — City officials don’t buy into the idea that a town is defined by the number of traffic lights it has. That’s why Buckhannon City Council voted 4-1 Thursday to remove the last major holdover from a time when Main Street was dotted with traffic lights. During a[Read More…]
Plans advance for historic hall in Charles Town
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – The city of Charles Town is moving forward in its plans to renovate historic Charles Washington Hall – a $3.95 million project that will create a public dwelling space. At last week’s city council meeting, officials held a first reading on an ordinance that would approve[Read More…]
Wood County schools target computer test skills
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Wood County school officials want students concentrating on answering questions on the state’s new Smarter Balanced testing this spring, not trying to figure out how to input those answers on a computer. Efforts are under way to familiarize kids with the assessment, which replaces the WESTEST this[Read More…]