PHILIPPI, W.Va. — The Barbour County Board of Education voted Monday to close two county elementary schools, though local residents turned out to ask that the schools remain open. The BOE accepted the recommendations submitted by Superintendent Jeff Woofter and voted unanimously to close Volga-Century and Mount Vernon elementary schools[Read More…]
Month: July 2016
WV set to play major role in Trump nomination
WHEELING, W.Va. — If all goes as planned, it will be the votes of the West Virginia delegation that put Donald Trump over the top for the Republican nomination for president during tonight’s “roll call of the states” at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The delegation is slated to[Read More…]
Cabell retiree runs re-enactment group for students
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When Mike Sheets started the Western Virginia Military Academy in 2008, he had very little to work with besides a few interested boys and a vision. Since then, this American Civil War exploratory club has grown to more than 60 boys and girls from elementary, middle and[Read More…]
It’s time for more West Virginians to step up
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Almost a month ago, on June 23, parts of West Virginia were ravaged by flooding after as much as 10 inches of rain fell in less than a 24-hour period. The results were devastation not seen in parts of Kanawha, Greenbrier and[Read More…]
Boone County makes school cuts, averts takeover
MADISON, W.Va. — Boone County school board members finally voted Monday to severely cut their 556 employees’ pay and benefits, averting a West Virginia Board of Education takeover that loomed if the county had refused a third time to make the state-ordered cuts. The unanimous vote, taken before an audience[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, July 19
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHAT SOUNDED SIMILAR TO 2008 Melania Trump’s speech to the Republican National Convention[Read More…]
WV law protects buyers from flood-damaged cars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With potential for vehicles damaged in the June floods to show up on the market, West Virginia consumers can take solace in knowing state law requires auto dealers to provide warranties on vehicle sales, and prohibits selling vehicles that have been submerged without a salvaged title. However, as[Read More…]
Flood highlights vital government role
A Gazette editorial from the Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — THE RECENT deadly floods offer clear examples why it is so important for West Virginia lawmakers to figure out how to fund a healthy and responsive state government as the state’s traditional sources of revenue shrink. A storm like the one[Read More…]
Without resources, anti-drug law is only half-step
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Lawmakers in Washington are exclaiming they took major action this week to combat the opioid drug abuse problem plaguing the nation, but they haven’t earned a hearty slap on the back just yet. They may have taken a step toward a meaningful response[Read More…]
Jamboree in The Hills caps off its 40th year
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Jamboree In The Hills celebrated 40 years of fun and music this past weekend, and one staff member has been there from the beginning. Robert Gorrell, known as “Bushwacker” by fans and staff, is one of the constants at the event and can be seen working[Read More…]