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Local Teapot holding up after being dethroned
The Weirton Daily Times CHESTER — Recent reports of Texas taking the title of “World’s Largest Teapot” have brewed up quite the stir, but Chester’s famous roadside icon is holding up just fine, according to local tourism officials. In response to news that a recently constructed teapot in Texas now[Read More…]
Preston BOE cuts full-time Agriculture Position after lengthy debate and community input
By Jacob Martin, The Preston County News & Journal KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — Board of Education members have voted to eliminate a full-time Career and Technical Education agriculture position at Preston High School following extensive discussion and public input at their most recent meeting, officials said. The board had[Read More…]
Concord University Board of Governors announces new president
Dr. Bethany Meighen to become 13th president on July 1 West Virginia Press Association ATHENS, W.Va. — The Concord University Board of Governors has unanimously selected Dr. Bethany Meighen [Min] as the next president to lead the institution. The board voted at its scheduled meeting on April 15, and the[Read More…]
West Virginia Senate Dems says consideration of DEI bill was ‘fatally flawed’
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON (WV News) — Democrats in the state Senate have formally raised concerns over a bill passed in the final hours of this year’s regular session of the Legislature. In a letter to Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Senate leaders, the Senate Minority Caucus requested that[Read More…]
Gazette-Mail editorial: Riley Moore’s post with deportees dehumanizing
Charleston Gazette-Mail Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., recently made a social media post featuring selfies in front of a crowded cell and another photo of himself giving a double thumbs up in front of a large capacity holding cell from a visit to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, touting his[Read More…]
Legislature moves West Virginia libraries under tourism department
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Republicans stripped the credential qualification previously required for the state library director position this past legislative session. House Bill 2009 dissolved the Department of Arts, Culture and History, and moved its functions under the Department of Tourism. Libraries, which previously were[Read More…]
Dennison named interim president of Southern
The Mingo Messenger MOUNT GAY, W.Va. — Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College announced that Dr. Corley Dennison has been appointed as interim president of the institution, effective April 7. Dennison currently serves as vice chancellor emeritus for academic affairs at the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. With[Read More…]
Water for sale: An inside look at the squeeze on WV public service districts
By Sierra Marling, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While regulatory agents and the West Virginia Legislature have worked to create solutions for the water quality crisis facing the Mountain State, those working at public service districts are facing a crisis of their own — one where aging pipes, regulatory gaps,[Read More…]
Sidewinder sues planning commission over Mountain Pure rejection
Company claims commission has no authority to deny Mountain Pure project By Erik Anderson, Spirit of Jefferson CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Opponents of the proposed Mountain Pure beverage packing facility near Middleway are preparing for a lengthy legal battle with Sidewinder Enterprises, which launched a lawsuit against the Jefferson County[Read More…]