By CHRIS JACKSON The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s cross country, swimming and diving and track and field programs are officially set for future upgrades. The university announced the building of the Mountaineer Center on Tuesday, which will cost an estimated $40 million and open in two phases.[Read More…]
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church holds vigil to show peace and unity
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Beckley held a candlelight vigil Wednesday evening to bring peace and unity in the area, and to speak out against last weekend’s hate and violence in Charlottesville, Va. Pam Upton, Senior Warden of the church, said what[Read More…]
WVU system reports record first-time freshman enrollment
Staff reports The State Journal MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University system began classes Wednesday with record numbers for first-time freshman enrollment — 6,224 across its three campuses in Morgantown, Beckley and Keyser. The incoming class also features higher test scores and an increase in the number of international students,[Read More…]
More than 180 exhibitors expected to showcase at Bluefield Coal Show
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The 22nd Biennial Bluefield Coal Show set for next month is on track. Committee members met Tuesday night at Fincastle on the Mountain to review plans and make sure all is being done to make the massive show possible. The show[Read More…]
’15 to Finish’ aims to increase college-completion rates
Staff reports The Bridgeport News CHARLESTON — As colleges across the state kick off the fall semester, officials at the Higher Education Policy Commission are reminding students of the importance of earning at least 15 credit hours per semester to stay on track for graduation. Through its “15 to Finish”[Read More…]
Nominations sought for WV historic preservation awards
Staff report Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office is seeking nominations for Our Legacy, Our Future Preservation Awards. Recommendations for nominees will be accepted until Sept. 15. Individuals, organizations, resources and historic districts are eligible. The program honors those who keep the state moving[Read More…]
Editorial: Rise in student aid applications a good sign for WV
The Herald-Dispatch editorial t is really one of the first steps toward going to college or community college. But in recent years, only about half of West Virginia high school seniors have made it that far. So, it is encouraging to see that by the end of June this year,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Aug. 17
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘THIS IS NOT THE END OF HEATHER’S LEGACY’ Days after her daughter was killed during[Read More…]
Mike Hall new Justice chief of staff
By RUSTY MARKS The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Finance Chairman Sen. Mike Hall, R-Putnam, is Gov. Jim Justice’s new pick for chief of staff. “I am honored that Governor Justice has placed his trust in me, and I am eager to begin serving the people of West[Read More…]
On edge of access: Infant health in West Virginia — The second in a four-part series
Second in a four-part series By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — From a mile deep into a Wyoming County hollow, from a street named for her now-deceased father-in-law, Courtney Trent begins her journey. The 26-year-old expectant mother travels the winding, two-lane blacktop 30 minutes before she reaches Pineville,[Read More…]