By JACKIE WHETZEL For the Register-Herald When Dirty Ernie’s Rib Pit in Fayetteville closed its doors last October, Brian and Terri Evans of Hico decided to take a leap of faith and purchase the building to open a restaurant of their own. “There was no real, true barbecue restaurant around,”[Read More…]
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Appeals process for federal grant program gives Wayne County teacher hope
By CAITY COYNE Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in two years, Taylor Justice, a Wayne County teacher, feels like her voice is being heard. In 2016, she was one of thousands of teachers nationwide to have grants she received while attending college unknowingly converted to loans,[Read More…]
Probe devices to be purchased, utilized by high schools for STEM education
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The high schools of Marion County will be getting some new technology, as approved by the Board of Education Monday evening. The board members approved a motion for the purchase of probes from PASCO Scientific, which will be used in classes in[Read More…]
West Virginia Agriculture Department unveils legislative wish list
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Christmas a week away, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture has a wish list for legislators when they return to Charleston in 2019. The department released its 2019 legislative agenda Monday for the legislative session starting Wednesday,[Read More…]
New research from WVU suggests forests, like humans, require a balanced diet
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The world’s forests are on a fast food diet of carbon dioxide, which is currently causing them to grow faster. But a researcher at West Virginia University, along with an international team of scientists, finds evidence suggesting that forest growth may soon peak as the[Read More…]
W.Va. House of Delegates Speaker Hanshaw announces all committee leadership
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, today announced the appointment of additional committee and leadership team members for the upcoming 84th Legislature. Delegate Daryl Cowles, R-Morgan, has been named Speaker Pro Tempore for the House of Delegates. Cowles previously served as House Majority Leader. As Pro Tempore, he[Read More…]
Passionate entrepreneur Corey Zinn promotes confidence in West Virginia
By SANDY WELLS Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Multifaceted isn’t nearly broad enough to describe the diverse interests that drive 26-year-old entrepreneur Corey Zinn. And passion doesn’t come close to defining the intensity of his confidence in the future of the Mountain State. He admits he may have far too[Read More…]
10 things to know: Tuesday, December 18
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO IS HEADED FOR SENTENCING Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser, will probably walk[Read More…]
Register now for 2019 WVPA Legislative Lookahead — Jan 4 at W.Va. Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register for[Read More…]
