WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Sacrificed by No Child Left Behind in favor of academic achievement, physical education requirements for public schools returned with the subsequent Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015, but that doesn’t mean that school systems have consistent—or adequate—standards for their students. That lack sends a critical[Read More…]
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Huntington’s Camden Park set to host coaster enthusiasts from 26 states
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Elizabeth and Evangelos Ringas have had more ups and down than your average married couple. But that’s a good thing, and bound to happen when you’re both a little crazy for roller coasters. The Virginia-based couple and nearly 200 fellow members of American[Read More…]
‘Uncomfortable Conversations’ forum notes ways to begin tackling racism
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Adaptability. Creativity. Fairness. Compassion. Work ethic. Curiosity. Humility. Motivation. Optimism. A desire to make the community a better community. When Eric Murphy, assistant director of The Center for Service Learning at WVU in Morgantown, asked a crowd of roughly 20 people in Beckley[Read More…]
More than 80 years after death, indignities continue for Hawks Nest Tunnel victims
By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — They were lured to West Virginia from homes in Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee and other southern states for jobs on a long-term tunnel excavation project that would allow them to better the lives of their families during the Great Depression. For their willingness to[Read More…]
No decision from Senator: Manchin still unsure about stepping into WV gubernatorial race
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PRINCETON, W.Va. — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has still not decided if he will run for Governor next year. At the grand opening ceremony of the new Princeton VA (Veterans Administration) Clinic on Friday, Manchin said he has not made up mind and is[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, May 6
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, May 6, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISRAEL AND GAZA REACH CEASE-FIRE DEAL The Israeli military lifted protective restrictions on residents in southern[Read More…]
Media Alert: Graphic available on WV General Revenue report for April
‘Financial Snapshot’ graphic new service to West Virginia newspapers CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. The graphics, generated in conjunction with the West Virginia Senate Financial Committee, will offer insight on[Read More…]
Save the date: WV Press Convention set for Aug. 2-3 at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown
Supreme Court, Brooke Brown and state officials highlight guest list MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With a celebration observing the West Virginia Press Association’s 150th anniversary, the 2019 WVPA Convention offers media and guests some unique opportunities. Highlighting the convention — set for Aug. 2-3 at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown — will[Read More…]
After some down months, Justice celebrates strong West Virginia revenue collections for April
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After missing revenue estimates for two of the past three months, Gov. Jim Justice came to the state Capitol Thursday to celebrate and perhaps even gloat over strong April tax collections of $604.9 million, which exceeded projections by 10 percent. “We should[Read More…]
