FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Wednesday marked the 173rd birthday for Marion County, which was celebrated with a reception following the weekly Marion County Commission meeting in the J. Harper Meredith building. The founding of Marion County was the dream of Boaz Fleming, who is regarded as the father of Marion County.[Read More…]
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Gov. Tomblin features W.Va. woman’s start-up
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Isabella Yosuico of Morgan County has received several accolades since starting her MightyTykes business in May, but she still was excited to be invited by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to attend the State of the State address. “It’s thrilling,” she said in a telephone interview Wednesday while[Read More…]
Lack of action on disability case is troubling
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — It’s been more than three-and-a-half years since questions about the handling of disability cases in the Huntington Social Security office first came to public light, but a federal investigation into the allegations has so far yielded precious little. Even though millions of[Read More…]
WVU grad named its health sciences dean
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Clay Marsh, M.D., a national leader in health care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is joining WVU as vice president and executive dean for Health Sciences, effective Feb. 15, President Gordon Gee announced Wednesday, Jan. 14. He will be the first leader in the[Read More…]
W.Va. board backs off on science curriculum changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After widespread criticism from teachers, professors and others, the West Virginia Board of Education voted Wednesday to withdraw a set of science education standards containing controversial modifications to the teaching of climate change. The new version, which will be open for a 30-day public comment period, doesn’t[Read More…]
Big auto show rolls into Charleston Civic Center
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A large crane was parked in front of the Charleston Civic Center Wednesday morning hoisting hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of luxury cars onto the building’s second floor, which will once again house the “Luxury Loft” for this year’s West Virginia International Auto Show. The show[Read More…]
Five Charleston co-workers win $1 million in lottery
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five co-workers from the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority are the state’s latest winners of the $1 million Mega Millions prize. West Virginia Lottery Director John Musgrave introduced the “Fabulous Five” at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon. The winners, who will each receive $137,000, are Brenda[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. FBI ARRESTS MAN WHO PLANNED TO BOMB CAPITOLThe 20-year-old[Read More…]
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Cole elected president of West Virginia Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Sen. Bill Cole, R-Mercer, was elected by the West Virginia Senate to be its President today during the opening session of the 82nd Legislature. He will serve as President for the next two years. Cole received the unanimous support of the Republican caucus at its meeting in December,[Read More…]
