BECKLEY, W.Va. — Fayette County Schools is moving forward on a plan to relocate all Collins Middle School students to the Oak Hill High School complex for the 2016-2017 school year, confirmed Fayette Superintendent Terry George. George said the county hopes to bring in large, 14-classroom portables and, pending final approval[Read More…]
Month: February 2016
WV Senate OKs tobacco tax hike to Cole’s dismay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senate approved a bill Tuesday that will raise the tax on tobacco to fill a current-year budget gap and fund the Public Employees Insurance Agency’s reserves. In a bi-partisan effort to solve some of the state’s budget problems — including a $353 million budget[Read More…]
Want to be saved? Drop religious freedom bill
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Well, this is going to be interesting. In a legislative body that seems intent on passing the highly contentious and divisive Religious Freedom Restoration Act for West Virginia, a state senator who doubles as an ordained minister said he’s thinking about going to[Read More…]
Gilbert Times to start home delivery
GILBERT, W.Va. — The Gilbert Times will begin offering home delivery for new subscribers within two weeks. For more than 30 years, The Gilbert Times has served the Gilbert, Justice and Horsepen areas and offered local community sports and news. Recently, The Gilbert Times has expanded its coverage area into[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Feb. 24
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WITH NEVADA WIN, TRUMP HAS TRIFECTA A tight race for second between Marco[Read More…]
Brooke County school board to cut 19 employees
WELLSBURG, W.Va. — Citing declining enrollment, the Brooke County Board of Education, on Monday, agreed to cut 19 staff members in the new school year and consider 21 others for transfers to other schools. Superintendent Toni Shute said she was saddened by the cuts, which were spurred by an anticipated[Read More…]
Ohio County board names new superintendent
WHEELING – Woodsdale Elementary School Principal Kimberly Miller offered solutions to improve student learning when she interviewed to be the next superintendent of Ohio County Schools – and that’s what got her the job, according to board of education President Shane Mallett. By a vote of 4-1, board members Monday[Read More…]
Huntington council paves way for $3M gun range
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In just over a month, a proposal for an indoor shooting range in Huntington’s West End has received approval of city officials. Monday night Huntington City Council unanimously approved the final three ordinances that paved the way for the proposed $3 million range. The three ordinances passed[Read More…]
WV high court won’t answer hate-crime question
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Supreme Court of Appeals has chosen not to rule on whether former Marshall University football player Steward Butler can be charged with a hate crime in connection with an assault on two gay men last year. With no decision either way, the prosecution in Butler’s[Read More…]
Voter ID law could do more harm than good
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — At first blush, stricter voter identification laws might seem to be a good idea. Laws requiring voters to present an ID at the polls have now been passed in 33 states with the idea that they make it harder for a person to[Read More…]
