BECKLEY, W.Va. — The Performance Group is part of the therapeutic program at the Greenbrier Academy for Girls in Pence Springs, WV. The Academy works with challenged teens from across the Country and helps them in their transition from the troubles they faced to a more responsible future. Ninety percent[Read More…]
Month: November 2015
School funding panel grills Fayette superintendent
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fayette County Superintendent Terry George answered questions about building conditions, bus rides, community involvement and funding for more than an hour before the School Building Authority Tuesday. Despite Midland Trail, Fayetteville and Oak Hill high schools as well as several elementary schools slated for closure under the[Read More…]
Let us remember the sacrifices behind Veterans Day
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. That was moment that the armistice was signed that ended the shooting of World War I — “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11[Read More…]
Another WV city poised to impose sales tax
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Weirton Council, on Monday, officially began the process of enacting a new 1 percent sales tax for the city, also voting to reduce a portion of the city’s Business and Occupation Tax. Council unanimously approved the first readings of both measures, offering little comment. The sales tax,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Nov. 11
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. NO BREAKOUTS IN GOP DEBATE Marco Rubio emerges unscathed. Ben Carson defends his[Read More…]
Arch Coal warns of possible bankruptcy filing
BECKLEY, W.Va. — In a conference call with analysts Monday morning, Arch Coal confirmed rumors that it may have to file for bankruptcy protection in the “near future” as the industry continues to struggle with declining sales and demand. With the industry in crisis, the St. Louis-based company reported bigger[Read More…]
State panel reverses itself on Fayette school plan
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The School Building Authority of West Virginia (SBA) voted unanimously Monday to approve Fayette Superintendent Terry George’s amendment to the Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan. This decision allows Fayette County to present an application for funding alongside other counties today, but does not guarantee funding. “I’m pleased they[Read More…]
10 years in the making, roads bill holds promise
An editorial from The Register Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — It was 10 years in the making, but both houses of Congress finally passed a long-term highways funding bill last week. We are optimistic that it will have been worth the wait. We still aren’t home free, as there are differences in[Read More…]
Logan flood plain residents to hear about buyouts
LOGAN, W.Va. — The Logan County Commission (LCC) will host a meeting concerning an upcoming mitigation buyout Dec. 3. The meeting will take place at the Little Theater in Logan High School on Midelburg Island at 7 p.m. The program will allow homeowners in flood plains throughout Logan County to[Read More…]
Hi-tech gamble to swap books for computers
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Surely West Virginians have learned technology, especially when the government is involved, is not the answer to all our problems. That needs to be kept firmly in mind before we boot up a program suggested by state school Superintendent Michael Martirano. His idea[Read More…]