FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Concern about academics, discussions about facilities and pleas for citizens to put aside personal agendas and work together have all become commonplace at Fayette County Board of Education meetings. Approving a constant stream of student transfer requests has also become a monthly occurrence. At Monday’s meeting the board[Read More…]
Month: April 2016
A tax on opioids should find support
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Like Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., we think it’s time for a treatment fee — yes, a tax, if you want to call it that — on opioid drugs. We know we have a problem in the U.S. with prescription drug overdose resulting in[Read More…]
Steel maker sues Hancock County over assessments
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — ArcelorMittal Weirton is suing Hancock County officials over what it calls an unfair tax assessment of some coils of steel. The steel giant, which operates a cold-rolled and tin plate plant on the former site of Weirton Steel, said in the complaint filed in Hancock County[Read More…]
More Mingo County campaign signs stolen
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In 1974 there was a one hit wonder titled “Signs,” a song by the Five Man Electrical Band. Part of the chorus reads “sign, sign – everywhere a sign.” That is the case along most roadways in Mingo County, with political signs erected along every road, in[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 5
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PANAMA REJECTS MONEY-LAUNDER LABEL FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS LEAK The leaking of confidential documents revealing[Read More…]
Endorsement Alert: Communications Workers endorse Justice for Governor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) announced that it is backing Jim Justice in the 2016 election. The CWA is one of the largest unions in West Virginia, representing 3,000 workers in the telecommunications industry as well as public employees. “Jim Justice has always fought to bring[Read More…]
Media Alert: Rep. David B. McKinley to participate in Google’s Internet safety event at middle school in Parkersburg
Google’s program shares tips and how-to’s to teach kids to stay safe and secure on the web PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Google’s Online Safety Roadshow educates students about how to stay safe and secure online. Media are invited to cover the Online Safety Roadshow, a 45-minute assembly that teaches middle[Read More…]
Tony Award winner ONCE coming to the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center
HUNTINGTON, W. Va — ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and winner of the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the Keith Albee Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. to close out the 2015-2016 season of the Marshall Artists Series.[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to kickoff 125 Years of Women celebration with raising of Centenary Time Capsule Tuesday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is celebrating the contributions, perspectives, experiences and roles of women both in and outside the classroom at WVU over the past 125 years – and inspiring its current generation of women to pave the way for the future of women’s equality and empowerment. The 125 Years of[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin’s Column: Internship program helps prepare W.Va. students for success
By Gov. Earl Tomblin Over the past several years, we in West Virginia have worked hard to create a strong education system and new opportunities for our students while developing workforce training programs to give our people the skills they need to find good-paying jobs. To follow down the bright[Read More…]