CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State School Building Authority officials say West Virginia’s first inter-county elementary school, built with $10.3 million in SBA money, has only about 60 percent of the students planned for it. The school, Leading Creek Elementary, consolidated Troy Elementary, in Gilmer County and Alum Bridge Elementary, in Lewis[Read More…]
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HealthNet wary of drones flown near aircraft
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Just before Christmas, the Federal Aviation Administration unveiled the online registration process for people who own drones. Jeff White, director of safety for HealthNet, thinks that is good timing. Over the past year or so, HealthNet helicopters have had several close calls with unmanned drones, he said. In[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Dec. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DALLAS-AREA TORNADOES LEAVE AT LEAST 11 DEAD Dozens are also left injured by[Read More…]
OP-ED: Why We Need ‘The West Virginia Channel’
By Scott Finn Executive Director West Virginia Public Broadcasting What do you think is West Virginia’s most valuable resource? Many of you will name our natural beauty – green mountains, rolling hills and clear streams. Some will name resources beneath our feet, like coal and natural gas. Others will[Read More…]
Hank Williams tribute concert set for Charleston Jan. 9
Famed country singer has sad tie to Mountain State CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fans of Hank Williams’ music will want to reserve tickets for the 14th Annual Hank Williams Tribute Concert set for the Clay Center for the Arts Sciences’ Maier Performance Hall on Jan. 9. Hank Williams “Known as the “Hillbilly Shakespeare,” Williams[Read More…]
WVU doctor’s research highlighted in ‘Concussion’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Mike Webster was a key part of one of the greatest football dynasties in NFL history. He played center for 17 years, won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, went to nine Pro Bowls and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. When he[Read More…]
WV House Education chair resigns, cites health
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After heading the House of Delegates’ Education Committee for 11 months, Delegate Amanda Pasdon, R-Monongalia, has decided to resign from the West Virginia Legislature at the end of this year, citing health reasons. Pasdon, who was considering a run for secretary of state earlier this year, was[Read More…]
WV man says playing Santa ‘just kind of got to me’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To behold the nearly block-long display Ronnie Cain creates for Christmas at his Maple Avenue home in Westover these days, it’s hard to believe it all started with a discount Santa suit. But that’s pretty much how it happened, he said. Back 32 years ago, Cain and[Read More…]
WV veteran surprised with a new home
PITTSBURGH – A former Elkins resident was shocked and thrilled to learn during Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers’ game that she would truly being going “home for the holidays.” Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Michelle Satterfield thought she was attending the game to be recognized for her community service. “I had been picked[Read More…]
Christmas Eve turns thoughts to meaning of holiday
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Life seems busier than in the good old days, doesn’t it? And there is so much about which to worry. Will the economy pick up steam? Will children and grandchildren get good educations? Will we be safe from perils ranging from drug abuse[Read More…]
