Month: November 2015

Welcome to daylight saving time

An editorial from the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In the words of no one — ever: It sure is nice that it’s dark by 5 p.m. Welcome to daylight saving time, that annual event that had much of this nation and many European countries turning back the clocks[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 3

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. FIRST 10 BODIES OF EGYPT PLANE CRASH IDENTIFIED The Russian jet, flying from[Read More…]

Alzheimer’s Association: Know the warning signs this holiday season,

In honor of National Alzheimer’s disease Awareness Month, know the 10 warning signs CHARLESTON, W.Va. – November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and potential warning signs to recognize in yourself or a loved one.   The Alzheimer’s Association suggests in addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos,[Read More…]

WV Women Work hoping fundraiser on Friday can help save program

  Fundraiser set for 5:30 p.m. Friday at the WVSU EDC Office at 1506 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston – CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those attending ‘An Evening with West Virginia Women Work’ this week will help determine the future of the nonprofit, which offers tuition free skilled-trades training for women. The event — schedule for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6th.[Read More…]

SBA hosts free business training for veterans in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. ─ Each year more than 250,000 service members transition out of the armed forces. Statistics show that veterans are 45 percent more likely to be their own boss than their non-veteran counterparts. That is why the U.S. Small Business Administration is dedicated to ensuring veterans and their families have[Read More…]

Small Business Authority lending at new high

More than $23.6 billion by 7(a) Program; Community Advantage Reaches $100 Million and Recruits 100th Lender   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fiscal year 2015 proved yet another stellar year for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as most of its financial assistance programs reached new, all-time records, which translates into substantially increased[Read More…]

Elkins college takes no-borrowing approach

Editor’s note: This is one of a series of in-depth stories taking look at the state of higher education in North Central West Virginia. ELKINS, W.Va. — Higher education is big business, and as with any big business, there are many paths one can take toward fiscal stability and success.[Read More…]

Wheeling paper’s FOIA reveals low test scores

WHEELING, W.Va. — Northern Panhandle public school districts fared poorly on West Virginia’s Smarter Balanced Assessment Test, a review by the Sunday News-Register indicates. In both math and reading, students from Hancock to Tyler counties struggled to meet basic proficiency levels, the scores indicate. For example, in both Tyler and[Read More…]

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