Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction funds school programs By Cody Neff REGISTER-HERALD REPORTER BECKLEY, W.Va. — Two vehicles are among the goodies being auctioned off at the Newspapers in Education Flea Market and Auction that is coming to Marquee Cinemas in Beckley on Saturday at 8 a.m. The auction[Read More…]
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Flights to Myrtle Beach from NCWV Airport start Friday
By Zach Tuggle The Exponent Telegraph BRIDGEPORT — Today is a special day for the North Central West Virginia Airport: A commercial airplane will take off at 7 p.m. and fly directly to Myrtle Beach. “We’re certainly excited about it,” said Rick Rock, director of the airport. “It’s something we’ve[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, June 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, June 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. CHINA RESPONDS TO HACKING ACCUSATIONS The foreign ministry[Read More…]
Marion County students encouraged to exercise their bodies and brains during vacation
By Rachel Hawkins Times West Virginian FAIRVIEW, W.Va. — Summer vacation has officially begun in Marion County as students cleaned out their lockers, packed up their books and danced out the doors of the schoolhouse. Thursday officially ushered in the beginning of summer vacation as the school year came to[Read More…]
Williamson Daily News looking for sports reporter
WILLIAJSON, W.Va. — The Williamson Daily News is looking for a full-time sport reporter. Candidates should have great writing skills, good computer skills. Sports writing experience preferred, but not necessary. Experience in also photography is a plus. Interested candidates should send resumes and writing samples toKyle Lovern, editor Williamson Daily News, at [email protected] or by mail at 38 West 2nd Ave.Williamson, WV[Read More…]
25 apply for Harrison County Economic Development Corp. director’s job
by Jim Davis The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Twenty-five people have applied to become executive director of the Harrison County Economic Development Corp., the agency’s interim board of directors learned Wednesday. Seven of the applicants are from West Virginia, said Kathy Wagner, the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce president[Read More…]
Embattled Parkersburg mayor retires before hearing
By Evan Bevins The Parkersburg News And Sentinel PARKERS BURG, W.Va. — Flanked by department heads, his attorneys and supporters, Mayor Bob Newell announced his retirement Wednesday morning, the day before a hearing to determine whether he could remain in office was to convene. “The reason I’m doing it, really,[Read More…]
Federal judge denies nine Blankenship defense motions
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald Reporter BECKLEY, W.Va. — District Court Judge Irene C. Berger denied nine defense motions Wednesday, all of which asked for Count One in the superseding indictment against former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship to be dismissed. Motions 21-29, filed April 7, asked for the dismissal of Count[Read More…]
State officials want Common Core lawsuit dismissed
By Eric Eyre The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and schools Superintendent Michael Martirano want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Berkeley County Delegate Michael Folk, who’s seeking the repeal Common Core educational standards being taught in public schools.[Read More…]
Column: Gov. Tomblin looks at reinvesting in W.Va., fighting substance abuse
By Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin During the five years I have served as your governor, I have made it a priority to develop a skilled workforce, reduce our state’s prison and regional jail inmate population, rehabilitate those offenders when possible, and fight the battle against substance abuse. I know there is[Read More…]
