By Jordan Ooten, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University has approved use of the first-floor space of the Touma Medical Museum as the future home of the Black Appalachian Cultural Center. Cicero Fain, assistant provost for access and opportunity at Marshall University, said in a social media post announcing[Read More…]
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United States Forest Service Courts Controversy with Smoke Hole Trail Name Change
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times FRANKLIN, W.Va. — During the summer, regulars frequenting the Smoke Hole region noticed a small change in the trail name. A trail linked to the North Fork Mountain Trail, named after Redman Run, had its name quietly altered to Hickory Trail. Residents noted that[Read More…]
Save Cheat Lake calls on FERC to issue daily fine to Lake Lynn Generation for problems at park
By David Beard, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN – A local group called Save Cheat Lake has filed a 39-page complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, alleging Lake Lynn Generation has been “grossly and willfully negligent in violation of federal law,” and has introduced “ a potentially deadly health risk”[Read More…]
OPINION: 5 Daily Habits That Can Transform Your School Year
By Erin Baldwin, community engagement specialist, West Virginia Virtual Academy The back-to-school season often brings a mix of emotions: excitement for a fresh start, relief at the return of routine, and sometimes, the overwhelm of all that needs to be done to prepare. It’s not uncommon for parents to approach[Read More…]
Colleagues, constituents turn out for Armstead visitation at W.Va. Capitol
Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Justice Tim Armstead of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia died Aug. 26. On Sept. 2, friends, colleagues and West Virginia residents visited the West Virginia House of Delegates Chamber in Charleston to pay their respects and say goodbye. Armstead, 60, previously served[Read More…]
Teachers unions merge to form Education West Virginia
By Charles Young, WV News CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s two major teachers unions have merged into one organization. The American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia (AFT-WV) and the West Virginia Education Association (WVEA) have combined to become Education West Virginia. “Today marks the first official day of the[Read More…]
Upcoming coal show stays on track
By Greg Jordan, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD – What organizers are calling the biggest mine industry event of 2025 keeps taking shape with less than two weeks to go as Mercer County prepares for thousands of attendees and exhibitors. Around 6,000 visitors are expected when the three-day Bluefield Coal &[Read More…]
State subject test results show gains in nearly all grade levels in county schools
By Kate Shunney, The Morgan Messenger West Virginia public school students, including those in Morgan County Schools, are improving in English language arts (ELA), mathematics and science according to the most recent state assessment data released by the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE) recently. The state board received results[Read More…]
Last Call: Deadline Approaching for Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition
More Than $20,000 in Cash and In-Kind Support to be Awarded West Virginia Press Association BECKLEY, W.Va. — Entrepreneurs across southern West Virginia have just a few more days to submit their applications for the 2025 Pitch Southern West Virginia (PSWV) business idea competition. The deadline to apply is noon[Read More…]
New Mission, But Same Dedication, the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind Expand Their Roles Statewide: Part One of Two
By Stephen Smoot, The Moorefield Examiner ROMNEY, W.Va. — “It’s a cool story,” said Clayton Burch, Superintendent of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind. That story predates not only the State of West Virginia, but the United States of America itself in a fashion. In 1756 the[Read More…]
