An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Republicans and Democrats in West Virginia often differ substantially on the role of government. Undoubtedly there will be disputes, perhaps big ones, during the current session of the state Legislature. But Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin got it absolutely right in his State[Read More…]
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With doc’s OK, Elkins barn owl returned to nature
ELKINS, W.Va. – When his dog kept barking at the window, Sunset Drive resident Verle Harper knew something was amiss. He didn’t see anything unusual when he looked out the window but the dog was insistent so he went outside. Harper was surprised to find a barn owl sitting in[Read More…]
On 4-1 vote, Buckhannon down to one stoplight
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — City officials don’t buy into the idea that a town is defined by the number of traffic lights it has. That’s why Buckhannon City Council voted 4-1 Thursday to remove the last major holdover from a time when Main Street was dotted with traffic lights. During a[Read More…]
Plans advance for historic hall in Charles Town
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – The city of Charles Town is moving forward in its plans to renovate historic Charles Washington Hall – a $3.95 million project that will create a public dwelling space. At last week’s city council meeting, officials held a first reading on an ordinance that would approve[Read More…]
Wood County schools target computer test skills
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Wood County school officials want students concentrating on answering questions on the state’s new Smarter Balanced testing this spring, not trying to figure out how to input those answers on a computer. Efforts are under way to familiarize kids with the assessment, which replaces the WESTEST this[Read More…]
Proposed W.Va. budget cuts don’t spare higher ed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Higher education in West Virginia will see a nearly $12 million budget drop in 2016 with West Virginia University and the School of Medicine accounting for more than 60 percent of the cuts. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin on Wednesday announced his proposed fiscal year 2016 budget, which[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. RAIDS IN EUROPE FOR SUSPECTED MILITANTSAuthorities say more than[Read More…]
Civitas hiring group editor for its Southern West Virginia newspapers
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Civitas Media, which has more than 100 publications and employs more than 1,400 people in 11 states, is looking a group editor for its southern West Virginia newspaper operations. “We’re seeking a versatile community journalist with a nose for news to take the next step and be a[Read More…]
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Take precautions against a silent killer
BECKLEY, W.Va. — This week’s carbon monoxide scare at United Bank in Beckley was very much a reminder of the dangers we all face during winter. At least eight people at the bank were transported to a hospital after suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, overcome by the odorless and difficult[Read More…]