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…]
Month: November 2015
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…]
MEDIA ALERT: Cole’s ‘Get West Virginia Moving’ Tour visiting around the state
Gubernatorial candidate in Webster County today Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Senate President Bill Cole will take his ‘Get West Virginia Moving’ tour to Webster, Pocahontas, Logan, Mingo, Lincoln, and Cabell, counties this week. All media are welcome to the events. For more information, contact Kent Gates at [email protected] The details are[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…]
WVU chief says Montgomery won’t be abandoned
BECKLEY, W.Va. — In May 2017 WVU Tech will close its doors and its students will move to West Virginia University’s Beckley campus. But according to WVU president E. Gordon Gee, WVU isn’t abandoning Montgomery, a regional campus since 1996. “We still have a significant amount of time to work[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…]