BECKLEY, W.Va — Register-Herald Newspapers of Beckley, W.Va., is seeking an experienced editor for its top newsroom leadership position in the “newsiest region of southern West Virginia.” The position is responsible for news content for a seven-day, 18,000-circulation newspaper, two weeklies, award-winning magazines, other niche products and the growing digital platforms. “The editor needs[Read More…]
Month: July 2015
Public input sought on W.Va. Common Core standards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After months of preparation, the West Virginia Department of Education announced Wednesday it will officially launch a review of its embattled math and English standards, which have come under fire in recent years for being based on Common Core. At a news conference, following the West Virginia Board[Read More…]
Capito: Manufacturing in Northern West Virginia stands to benefit from new commerce designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce announced July 8 that the Greater Pittsburgh Metals Manufacturing Community, which includes the northern region of West Virginia, has been designated as one of 12 communities to participate in the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP). The 20-county area, which spans from West[Read More…]
W.Va. justice to sell multimillion-dollar home
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County’s most expensive home is going up for sale. State Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis and husband Scott Segal are selling their estate on Quarry Ridge East. They plan to stay in Charleston and move to a smaller home, Segal said Tuesday. “We are, in fact, preparing[Read More…]
Governor Tomblin encourages residents to enjoy wild, wonderful West Virginia
MAKE YOUR SUMMER MEMORIES AT ONE OF WEST VIRGINIA‘S STATE PARKS A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin (July 8, 2015) – The Mountain State is known worldwide for its natural beauty and outdoor adventures, and this summer is the perfect time to explore all that West Virginia has to[Read More…]
Rains strike blow to economies across West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Rains have fallen steadily on North Central West Virginia for over a month, washing many dollars away from the local economy as much of the terrain lies drenched. The National Weather Service reports the region has seen more than six inches of rainfall above normal since the[Read More…]
Backlash ends Huntington casting call for show
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A casting call notice for a reality series hoping to film in Huntington received major backlash from Mayor Steve Williams and others in the city who were not on board with the show’s concept. The show was looking for Huntington residents who are obese and proud of[Read More…]
State board should nix year-round coaching
A column by Shawn Rine, sports editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — The state Board of Education could change the landscape of high school sports in West Virginia today when it considers a proposal that would afford coaches the opportunity to work with players year round. It should[Read More…]
Capito discusses first six months in U.S. Senate
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Monday was Shelley Moore Capito’s six-month anniversary as a member of the U.S. Senate. “I’m extremely excited at my six-month mark,” Capito, R-W.Va., told reporters Wednesday during a conference call. “We’ve settled into our main office. There are a lot of bright faces working for West Virginia[Read More…]
State regulators face a difficult situation
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Environmental regulators in West Virginia must walk two fine lines. One is between air, water and soil quality and the economy. The other, of course, is between what they think is good for the Mountain State and what the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]