NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Hancock County Schools are on track to launch West Virginia’s first public online academy in the second trimester of the new school year, the school board learned on Monday. The Hancock County Cyber Academy will offer online courses in English, math, science and social studies that[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. PALESTINIANS MULLING EGYPTIAN TRUCE PLAN Cairo’s proposal calls[Read More…]
WVPA releases list of individual editorial award winners
WVPA released the complete list of individual editorial winners from Convention 2014′ Better Newspaper Competition CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Recognizing outstanding journalistic achievement, the West Virginia Press Association honored newspapers and journalists from around the state Saturday during its 2014 Convention. The Inter-Mountain Newspaper of Elkins earned the “Newspaper of the Year” honor,[Read More…]
After finishing rape sentence, high school QB starting season opener
STEUBENVILLE – On Aug. 12, 2012, Ma’Lik Richmond sexually assaulted a Weirton girl at an underage drinking party. Today – Aug. 12, 2014 – Richmond likely will be in uniform as the Steubenville Big Red football team scrimmages Cambridge at 10 a.m. at Harding Stadium. Big Red head football coach[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Aug. 12
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TWIST IN COURT-MARTIAL OF ARMY GENERAL The sex[Read More…]
Matoaka works to come back after fire
LASHMEET, W.Va. — Four women — Angie Lusk, Tammy Norris, Ann Bennett and Danielle Pettrey — set up tables in front of the Lashmeet Market Saturday morning and started selling hot-dogs with all the toppings to people traveling up and down Route 10. The ladies made sign that read simply:[Read More…]
W.Va. needs more teachers, unions say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In 2012, at least 1,850 teachers retired in West Virginia —about 230 more than the state saw in 2008, according to the state Consolidated Public Retirement Board. Those numbers don’t include members of the Teachers Defined Contribution Retirement System, which has a smaller membership than the state’s[Read More…]
WVU’s Milan Puskar Stadium revamp detailed
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Work to the restroom and concession areas and other possible projects, including a Mike Puskar statue and a police processing area are just some of the areas that could see work as part of the renovations planned for WVU’s football stadium. WVU is searching for a construction[Read More…]
Cabela’s brings big bucks to Wheeling economy
TRIADELPHIA – During the 2003 announcement that Cabela’s would open a store in Ohio County, state and local officials promised it would grow the region’s tax base, provide more than a thousand jobs and reinvigorate the local economy. That store officially opened on Aug. 12, 2004. And over the past[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Aug. 11
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARMS SENT TO KURDS IN FIGHT AGAINST ISLAMIC[Read More…]