HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A journalist working on an issue deeply affecting the Tri-State was greeted by a standing-room-only crowd at Marshall University on Thursday. Sam Quinones, the author of “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” detailed his work researching the heroin and prescription painkiller problem plaguing the region,[Read More…]
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Region needs stronger focus on financial literacy
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In a region where money is tight, it would make sense to teach young people about how to handle the money they do have. But when it comes to teaching personal finance in our schools, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky are still behind[Read More…]
Jefferson County worries about future of racing
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — The horse racing track at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has been a staple of the local economy for decades, but there is some concern among citizens of Jefferson County about the future of the racing industry. In January, near the end of the legislative[Read More…]
Fairmont kids have a gooey time at school
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Third- and fourth-grade students at a local elementary school have been using a common denominator throughout the week as a learning tool for different subjects. That common thing just happens to be the “Goosebumps” book series written by R.L. Stine. Jayenne Elementary teacher Morgan Hostutler said she[Read More…]
Drug abuse problem draws Obama to visit state
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — How serious is the drug-abuse problem in West Virginia? It’s reached the magnitude of drawing Barack Obama to the Mountain State for only the third time during his presidency. The White House has confirmed that Obama will visit Charleston Wednesday to[Read More…]
Half as many BASE jumpers expected for Bridge Day
BECKLEY, W.Va. — A considerably smaller contingent of BASE jumpers will be present for Bridge Day this Saturday, but the show will go on. According to Mark Kissner, the volunteer coordinator for BASE jumping at the 36th annual Bridge Day on Oct. 17 near Fayetteville, 200 jumpers had registered as[Read More…]
Bridge Day activities start with parachuting team
BECKLEY, W.Va. — With more activities than year’s past offered Saturday in conjunction with Bridge Day 2015, visitors may want to pick up a copy of the official Bridge Day poster and a little bit of West Virginia art to remember the excitement. This year’s poster features the artwork of Tamarack[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Oct. 16
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. U.S. SUSPICIONS MAY HAVE LED TO DEADLY ATTACK ON AFGHAN HOSPITAL American special[Read More…]
Fayette County residents plead for state school help
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fayette County citizens filled the State Board of Education’s boardroom Wednesday to share a sense of urgency over the district’s crumbling infrastructure and frustration over a decision they feel has placed politics over students. After its approval by the State Board of Education, the state School Building[Read More…]
Fallen Air Force sergeant honored in Moundsville
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Friends, family members and government officials met Wednesday to honor the life of a fallen local hero. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin ordered U.S. and West Virginia flags lowered from dawn to dusk Wednesday in honor of memorial services for Air Force Sgt. Ryan Hammond. Hammond was one[Read More…]
