CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Calhoun County school district’s deficit at the end of last fiscal year surpassed $1.8 million, exceeding one-fifth of its annual operating budget, but recent drastic efforts to reduce it have received opposition from employees. Superintendent Tim Woodward, who joined the district in March, said that despite[Read More…]
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On 4-1 vote, Buckhannon down to one stoplight
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — City officials don’t buy into the idea that a town is defined by the number of traffic lights it has. That’s why Buckhannon City Council voted 4-1 Thursday to remove the last major holdover from a time when Main Street was dotted with traffic lights. During a[Read More…]
Wood County schools target computer test skills
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Wood County school officials want students concentrating on answering questions on the state’s new Smarter Balanced testing this spring, not trying to figure out how to input those answers on a computer. Efforts are under way to familiarize kids with the assessment, which replaces the WESTEST this[Read More…]
Proposed W.Va. budget cuts don’t spare higher ed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Higher education in West Virginia will see a nearly $12 million budget drop in 2016 with West Virginia University and the School of Medicine accounting for more than 60 percent of the cuts. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced his proposed fiscal year 2016 budget, which[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. RAIDS IN EUROPE FOR SUSPECTED MILITANTSAuthorities say more than[Read More…]
Civitas hiring group editor for its Southern West Virginia newspapers
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Civitas Media, which has more than 100 publications and employs more than 1,400 people in 11 states, is looking a group editor for its southern West Virginia newspaper operations. “We’re seeking a versatile community journalist with a nose for news to take the next step and be a[Read More…]
W.Va. board backs off on science curriculum changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After widespread criticism from teachers, professors and others, the West Virginia Board of Education voted Wednesday to withdraw a set of science education standards containing controversial modifications to the teaching of climate change. The new version, which will be open for a 30-day public comment period, doesn’t[Read More…]
Big auto show rolls into Charleston Civic Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A large crane was parked in front of the Charleston Civic Center Wednesday morning hoisting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of luxury cars onto the building’s second floor, which will once again house the “Luxury Loft” for this year’s West Virginia International Auto Show. The show[Read More…]
Five Charleston co-workers win $1 million in lottery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five co-workers from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority are the state’s latest winners of the $1 million Mega Millions prize. West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave introduced the “Fabulous Five” at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. The winners, who will each receive $137,000, are Brenda[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. FBI ARRESTS MAN WHO PLANNED TO BOMB CAPITOLThe 20-year-old[Read More…]
