Month: February 2015

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Feb. 12

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA ASKS CONGRESS FOR NEW WAR POWERS In[Read More…]

Public Charter School enrollment nears 3 million

New report estimates charter schools are serving 348,000 new students in 2014-15 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 2.9 million students now attend charter schools, according to a report released today by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools that estimates growth in charter schools and their student enrollment. U.S. charter schools are serving almost 348,000 new students in 2014-15,[Read More…]

WVMA announces Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference and 100-year anniversary

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Representatives from the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) announced this week they will be hosting the Marcellus and Manufacturing Development Conference (MMDC) in conjunction with this year’s West Virginia Construction and Design Exposition.  One of the region’s largest manufacturing events, the MMDC will take place March 25 and 26 at the Charleston Civic Center, combining the former WVMA[Read More…]

A day for sweethearts and unclaimed property owners

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Everyone knows what Valentine’s Day is about – love, romance, flowers and a lot of giddy sentiment. West Virginia State Treasurer John Perdue urges those spending the day alone not to despair, particularly if you’re going solo; you’re due unclaimed property; and your name has something to do[Read More…]

Mercer County gets permanent health clinic for veterans

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced this week that Mercer County’s mobile health clinic, which served as an extension of the Beckley VA Medical Center, will become a permanent VA clinic in Princeton to help the growing number of veterans in the area access primary care and telehealth services.[Read More…]

This Week In West Virginia History: Feb. 19-25

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Feb. 19, 1872: The Glenville Branch of the State Normal School was established by an act of the legislature. The first session of the[Read More…]

Governor, Legislature applauded for the Access to Opioid Antagonists Act.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Shatterproof, the first national organization committed to supporting research, advocacy and resources for those affected by the disease of addiction to alcohol or other drugs, has recognized Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia lawmakers for passing the Access to Opioid Antagonists Act.   The bill (Senate Bill 335) was requested by Gov. Tomblin[Read More…]

Ceremony marks state’s first 1,000 drug court grads

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Drug court graduates, their family and friends and state officials gathered for a Tuesday ceremony honoring the first 1,000 people to successfully complete the state’s adult and juvenile drug court programs. West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Senate President Bill Cole,[Read More…]

Williamson Daily News names Kyle Lovern editor

WILLIAMSON, W. Va. – Longtime Williamson-area journalist Kyle Lovern has been named editor of the Williamson Daily News. The announcement was made by Jim Lawitz, vice president of editorial operation for Civitas Media, the newspaper’s parent company… “Kyle has guided the sports section at the Daily News into one of[Read More…]

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