PRINCETON — A well-known southern West Virginia athlete, educator, coach and community servant, Ergie Smith, was recently honored for his lifetime efforts to promote racial equality by the West Virginia Education Association. Smith, the only high school basketball coach in the state to lead both an all-black as well as[Read More…]
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Herald-Dispatch: Evolving campaign strategies reduce transparency
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — From the editorial page of the Herald-Dispatch: Knowing the high-stakes nature of politics, it’s not surprising that election campaign organizations try to push the limits to gain every advantage. Now, we’re learning about some new strategies that could extend the boundaries even further, paving the way for[Read More…]
Herald-Dispatch: More needs to be done to block illegal robocalls
HUNTINGTON, W.Va — From the editorial page of the Herald-Dispatch: You may have gotten one of these phone calls recently. A casual sounding voice says “Hey, this is Sam, and I am calling to check on your credit card account.” The caller promises that he has offers that could save[Read More…]
Man charged with DUI with death was on furlough from prison at time of crash
CLARKSBURG, W.Va — A man charged with felony driving under the influence resulting in death in a single-vehicle wreck Sunday on Sardis Road was on a furlough from a state work release center at the time of the crash. Jeffrey Scott Davis, 32, of Wallace, is serving a term of[Read More…]
Larson has been strong leader for Pierpont
From the Times West Virginian of Fairmont: The mission of Pierpont Community & Technical College “is to provide opportunities for learning, training and further education that enrich the lives of individuals and promote the economic growth of our service region and state.” That objective has certainly been a high priority[Read More…]
Maggie Haislip hopes her sale of Mexican product can boost education in that country
FAIRMONT — People often go to college to extend their education. College provides a way to broaden horizons and open new doors to the future. However, sometimes doors open that one would never expect. Fairmont native Maggie Haislip first went to college and got a degree as an English major.[Read More…]
The Register-Herald of Beckley gives “Thumbs Up” to Rahall, others
BECKLEY: From the editorial page of the The Register-Herald: Thumbs up … to former Congressman Nick Rahall of Beckley, who has been appointed to the board of directors of one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organizations. The World Affairs Council of America is “dedicated to educating and engaging[Read More…]
West Virginia’s spring turkey season opens today
SOUTH CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia’s spring turkey season begins today and location could be a factor in a hunter’s success. The Division of Natural Resources says 2013 brood reports indicate that the statewide number of turkeys killed could drop. But hunters in the western and central mountains could have[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, April 27
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, April 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHY DEATH TOLL IS EXPECTED TO RISE IN[Read More…]
W.Va. national parks see 1.5M visitors in 2014
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The three National Parks of southern West Virginia had a $60.5 million cumulative impact on the area’s economy in 2014, according to a National Park Service report released Thursday. The 2014 National Park Visitor Spending Effects Report shows that 1,280,604 visitors experienced the New River Gorge National River,[Read More…]
