The Inter-Mountain editorial Increasing salaries paid to public school teachers in West Virginia was a step toward improving the state’s economy. The action, taken earlier this year by legislators, should make it easier to attract and retain educators. But, as West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee pointed out last[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Tuesday, June 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AUDIO OF CHILDREN STOKES RAGE OVER SEPARATION A weeping child calling “Papa! Papa!” provokes outrage[Read More…]
After RISE administrative changes, WV flood survivors await help
By LORI KERSEY Charleston Gazette-Mail LESLIE, W.Va. — When John Harris and his family moved into their church’s parsonage, it was supposed to be a temporary solution. The 40-year-old’s home in Leslie, Greenbrier County, was damaged beyond repair during the June 2016 flood. His church took them in last October,[Read More…]
Fallout puts West Virginia on the map
By TYLER JACKSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — When the first trailer for Bethesda’s latest installation in the Fallout franchise surfaced in late May, West Virginians took to social media to show their excitement. That excitement of course was spurred by the sound of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” playing[Read More…]
Auditor says OpenGov.com offers more transparent state government
By LUKE CREASY The Herald-Dispatch WAYNE, W.Va. — A newly launched website is allowing West Virginia government to become as transparent as it has ever been. The Office of the State Auditor, in combination with OpenGov, have launched a government transparency website (www.wvCheckbook.gov) allowing citizens the same access to financial[Read More…]
CDC: Suicide rates rising across the US
By BISHOP NASH The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — On average, one West Virginian dies by suicide every 24 hours — now a top-10 cause of death in the state overall and the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults aged 15 to 35. The Mountain State has experienced[Read More…]
Area foster fathers make a difference in child’s life amid statewide shortage
By KELSIE LEROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Fourteen-year-old Billy Dixon was welcomed with open arms into the home of Lee and Joe Dixon in May 2017. On Jan. 23, Billy Dixon became their son. The Dixons said they do not like the term “adopted” because they have looked at[Read More…]
‘Another tool to fight opioid abuse’: New law aims to protect doctors from pressures to prescribe opioids
By CHARLIE BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A new state law is now in effect that provides physicians protection if they are under pressure to prescribe opioids because of patient surveys. Spearheaded by Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, lawmakers adopted the anti-retaliation law to “alleviate any negative consequences for[Read More…]
Collaboration set to tackle Mid-Ohio Valley’s opioid crisis
By DOUG OPLINGER The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — More than 300 people were killed by drug overdoses in the Marietta-Parkersburg area in the last four years, contributing to a crisis ravaging the Mid-Ohio Valley. As journalists who try to bring you meaningful news that helps create better[Read More…]
