CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Student enrollment at West Virginia’s public four-year colleges has declined in each of the past five years, but a smaller decrease reported this fall might mean efforts to bolster the state’s college-going rate are working. “This indicates that enrollment is beginning to stabilize after the post-recession enrollment decline[Read More…]
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Clinton proposes aid for coalfield communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign announced Thursday a multi-billion-dollar plan to help coalfield communities stabilize and restructure their economies as coal’s spot in the national energy mix fades and job losses mount. Clinton’s campaign released about a dozen proposals — some specific, some quite vague — focused on[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Nov. 13
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Nov. 13 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. KURDISH IRAQIS ADVANCE STRONGLY IN IS-HELD TOWN Iraqi Kurdish militia fighters battling to[Read More…]
WV veterans launch effort to support Justice for governor
“Veterans for Justice, Justice for Veterans” announces co-chairs CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In conjunction with Veterans Day, the Jim Justice campaign announced co-chairs for “Veterans for Justice, Justice for Veterans” — a coalition of veterans across West Virginia who support Jim Justice for governor. The leaders of this grassroots group will assist[Read More…]
Retired W.Va. Supreme Court Justice Scott dies
SPENCER, W.Va. — A retired circuit judge in Roane County and Supreme Court justice died Tuesday. George Scott, 86, was appointed to the West Virginia Supreme Court in 1999 by Gov. Cecil Underwood and served until Dec. 31, 2000. Scott was a life-long resident of Roane County where he was[Read More…]
Shepherd University grad to be its next president
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — For the first time in its 144-year history, Shepherd University will be led by a Shepherd graduate. The Shepherd University Board of Governors announced Wednesday that Dr. Mary J.C. Hendrix-a 1974 alumna of Shepherd-will serve as its 16th president. Shepherd University’s presidential search has been underway since[Read More…]
Three-mile Corridor H stretch to be celebrated
ELKINS, W.Va. — The Robert C. Byrd Corridor H Highway Authority is hosting a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate a newly completed section of Corridor H. The ceremony is set for 1 p.m. today near Buffalo Coal Road in the vicinity of the Tucker/Grant County line. The newly opened roadway is[Read More…]
Huntington panel calls for help for prostitutes
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A typical prostitute isn’t Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman.” “That simply doesn’t match the reality of what is oftentimes on the street across the nation,” said Maggie Stone, a professor in the department of sociology and anthropology at Marshall University. Prostitutes are not just straight, white women,[Read More…]
More limited prescription of opiates needed
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The prescription painkillers that are at the root of our ongoing opiate epidemic were first intended for cancer patients with great pain and little time left. Before the 1990s, generations of doctors were taught that opiates were addictive and should be used in[Read More…]
Mylan Park Foundation to fund Morgantown aquatic center
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown’s future $25 million-$30 million Mountaineer Aquatic and Track Center’s construction costs will be paid for by the Mylan Park Foundation, the site of the state-of-the-art recreation facility, according to Mylan Park board members. Mylan Park will own the facility but will not benefit financially from it,[Read More…]
