By Roger Adkins Exponent Telegram WESTON, W.Va. — Most staff members in the Lewis County school system have accepted the new dress code, officials said. Five teachers filed a grievance through the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia, but school officials said no one else seems to have a problem with[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 3, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. BRUTAL WINDS, COLD AND SNOW ASSAULT NORTHEAST With[Read More…]
West Virginia ranks high in ATV deaths
By Andrea Lannom Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has the highest rate of ATV rider deaths on public roads according to a recent study. The study, released Tuesday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, looked at rider deaths on public roads from 2007 to 2011. In[Read More…]
Fewer aid notices sign of better grades at WVU
By Alex Lang The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU saw a decrease in the number of students who were put on financial aid warning and suspension during the mid-year period. In the past, WVU waited until the end of the traditional academic year to inform students if they were[Read More…]
Family’s 11-year New Year tradition is cold, wet, fun
By John McVey The Journal WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – Wednesday’s Polar Bear Plunge at River Bottom Park in Williamsport, Md., was Allen Artz Jr.’s first dip in the cold waters of the Potomac River on New Year’s Day, but for his father, Allen “Buck” Artz Sr., it was his 11th. “It[Read More…]
Glitch snags 18K seeking health coverage in W.Va.
By Lori Kersey Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A glitch on the federal health insurance marketplace has caused problems for about 18,000 West Virginians attempting to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. The federal exchange is having problems transferring account information to and from the state[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHO’S BRACING FOR THE FIRST STORM OF 2014[Read More…]
Philippi school named ‘Success Story of the Year’
By Roger Adkins Exponent Telegram PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Alderson Broaddus University has hit some pretty high benchmarks lately — from welcoming its largest incoming class in history to expanding its programs and bringing back a football program. Incoming student numbers increased from 495 two years ago to 1,143 this year,[Read More…]
Several W.Va. tax changes to go into effect
By Jared Hunt Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s gas tax will go up a penny on Wednesday while taxes on state businesses will go down, part of several changes set to go into effect at the beginning of the new year. Beginning Jan. 1, drivers will begin[Read More…]
Sighting of bald eagle pair a special Christmas gift
By Colleen S. Good Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Bald eagles are becoming more and more common in West Virginia. Bill Kurczak of Pleasant Valley snapped a photo of some bald eagles grabbing breakfast Christmas morning. “My neighbor Norm Kalob knocked on my door early on Christmas morning, and[Read More…]
