Month: August 2015

Mood ‘upbeat’ at Philippi school day after crisis

PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Less than a day after an armed 14-year-old student held a Philip Barbour High School classroom hostage, teachers and administrators met at the school Wednesday to process a difficult situation that nearly became a tragedy. “We just explained to teachers and staff exactly what had taken place[Read More…]

A day that makes us stop to think

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Nestled in the hills of West Virginia, there are times when we feel immune to what happens elsewhere in the nation and the world. Because of our strong sense of community, we feel secure: Here in West Virginia? Never!  So we’re sure[Read More…]

Bluefield businessman to run for state Senate

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Chandler Swope, a Bluefield-area businessman who built a business that was designed on building structures and infrastructure to last, has announced his intention to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 6th Senatorial District. “I’m not nervous. I’m energized,” Swope said after making the announcement Wednesday afternoon[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Aug. 27

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. ON-AIR KILLINGS OF 2 JOURNALISTS GRIP MILLIONS IN SOCIAL[Read More…]

WVONGA ‘SHALESafe” Conference set for Oglebay

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association SHALESafe Conference will be held Aug. 31 – Sept. 2, 2015, at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling. “This conference features a great mix of classroom training, interactive demonstrations of safety procedures, and thought leaders on safety leadership and culture,” said Corky DeMarco,[Read More…]

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