CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A request that the West Virginia Board of Education consider backing a state-funded teacher liability insurance plan, while termed a measure of good will by one school board member, has labor union officials once again saying lawmakers are out of touch with educators. Proposed last week by[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Gazette editor wins national column-writing award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A longtime Charleston Gazette writer and editor and a former Gazette writer are ranked as America’s best commentators in 2014. The National Society of Newspaper Columnists announced awards for general interest essays judged as superior among papers with more than 50,000 circulation. First prize went to David[Read More…]
Are robo-calls Morrisey’s new election ‘trinkets’?
A column by Phil Kabler, statehouse reporter for The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Back in the day, you knew an election year was coming around when the “Darrell McGraw enforces the law” billboards touting the attorney general’s consumer protection hotline starting popping up around the state. That irked some legislators,[Read More…]
Marshall dining hall gets $1 million makeover
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — At the ripe old age of 11 years, a prominent dining hall on Marshall University’s campus is getting a $1 million makeover. Work began on Harless Dining Hall on May 18, and when the renovation is complete, students will have a new dining space designed to make[Read More…]
State should play big part in syringe program
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Officials in Cabell County have been working for months on ways to respond to the impact of a skyrocketing heroin addiction problem in the region, one that’s also reflective of what’s happening in many other parts of West Virginia. Leading the way[Read More…]
Charles Town progressing on $4M historic redo
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The city of Charles Town is making headway on its renovation project at historic Charles Washington Hall. Charles Washington Hall, located at the corner of George and Washington streets in downtown Charles Town, was originally constructed in 1874. The building was used as the town hall[Read More…]
W.Va. woman’s book relates compelling WWII story
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — From a postcard dated Nov. 9, 1942. “Dear: I have been sworn in and I think we are going to Camp Lee (Not sure yet.) Talked to the Lt. about your allowance and he said it would be taken care of at the camp where I am[Read More…]
Media Alert: WVU releasing data on potential of Utica Shale
Workshop is Tuesday in Canonsburg, Pa. CANONSBURG, Pa. — West Virginia University is conducting a workshop on Tuesday that will include the first public release of geological data on oil and gas potential of Utica. WHAT: The Appalachian Oil and Natural Gas Research Consortium at West Virginia University will present the Utica Shale Play Book Study Workshop, a[Read More…]
W.Va. attorney general offers security breach advice
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Count West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey among those individuals who are upset by news that nearly 22 million people – including current and former federal employees – may have had personal information stolen by hackers. While the “size and scope of this data breach is staggering,”[Read More…]
Parkersburg paper offers ‘I Shop Locally’ initiative
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Seeking to further stimulate the local economy, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel has joined forces with more than 20 local businesses to once again offer the “I Shop Locally” program. Matt Tranquill, The News and Sentinel advertising director, described the program as a way to give back[Read More…]
