By WILL DEAN The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Summer arrives Wednesday and brings with it summery weather, according to Accuweather meteorologist Jordan Root. Root said that just because summer is arriving, the temperature won’t dramatically change and the expected temperatures are typical for this time of year. Expect cooler[Read More…]
Month: June 2017
Rose’s retirement the ‘end of an era’ at FSU
By LEAH NESTOR Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — After five years as president of Fairmont State University, president Dr. Maria Rose will retire effective June 30. At Rose’s final Board of Governors meeting last week, board chair Dixie Yann noted it was the end of an era. “It is[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 19, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SUSPECT DETAINED AFTER VAN PLOWS INTO MUSLIMS IN LONDON Police say the driver was arrested[Read More…]
National Youth Science Camp update from Pocahontas County
Update from staff at Camp Pocahontas, National Youth Science Camp: By Quinn Del Val Public Information Coordinator National Youth Science Foundation POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. — Delegates to National Youth Science Camp began their stay at Camp Pocahontas this weekend. On top of socializing and enjoying the beauty of the rustic camp, delegates[Read More…]
W.Va. Delegate Howell calls for license reviews amid DOH kickback probe
By Eric Eyre The Charleston Gazette-Mail A West Virginia House of Delegates leader has directed three state agencies to review the licenses of a Putnam County contractor, a Marshall University professor and two former Division of Highways engineers who have admitted to taking part in a kickback scheme. House Government Organization[Read More…]
Editorial: Responsibility — Angry political rhetoric serves no purpose
From the Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Last week, James T. Hodgkinson wanted to know whether the members of Congress practicing baseball at a field in Alexandria, Va., were Republicans or Democrats, according to multiple media reports. Told they were GOP lawmakers, Hodgkinson walked back to his car, retrieved a rifle[Read More…]
Editorial: Getting Input On Education
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: Obviously, the national Common Core curriculum seemed like a good idea to many leaders in West Virginia’s public education establishment. Just a couple of years ago, it seemed as if the plan was set in stone for our state. Someone forgot to check with the[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. budget compromise lacks vision
From the Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg: The Legislature completed a budget at about 10 p.m. Friday, ending months of debate on how to balance the state’s books. The budget bill now goes to Gov. Jim Justice for action, where he is expected to sign it, according to administration insiders. Not[Read More…]
Central W.Va. lawmakers discuss state budget bill
By Victoria L. Cann The Exponent Telegram of Clarksburg CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state Legislature finally sent a budget bill to Gov. Jim Justice on Friday night, but local lawmakers aren’t exactly excited about the spending plan. The $4.225 billion budget would reduce state spending by roughly $85 million compared[Read More…]
Editorial: Living in a time with a deficit of political courage
From the Register-Herald of Beckley: We’ve always thought that West Virginia needs visionary leaders at state and local levels – from education, industry, business, labor and government – to come together and chart a way forward, to have an honest and engaging discussion, not just about how the state can[Read More…]
