BECKLEY, W.Va. — When you hear “classroom of the future,” do you think of a room with all of the latest technology or a “room” with plenty of opportunities to explore science, geology and other subjects? At Clear Fork Elementary, a new shelter is revolutionizing education. Built with a grant[Read More…]
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The problem with pre-school
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia passed legislation in 2002 requiring public schools to expand access to pre-school education programs that were originally implemented in some local districts in 1983. Since then, the state has ranked high nationally, coming in at No. 6 for pre-kindergarten enrollment[Read More…]
Seniors from across U.S. compete in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — For four days, seniors from all across the United States got to compete, renew old friendships and make new friends during the West Virginia Senior Games. Athletes also got tips from other athletes just in case they had limited knowledge about a certain event. Sonny Allen of[Read More…]
Huntington celebrates Japanese pop culture
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Getting about 300 costumed individuals into one spot for a group photo isn’t an easy task. But that’s what Jack Varney, one of the primary organizers of Huntington’s annual anime and manga convention, Tsubasacon, found himself tasked with Sunday afternoon at the third annual Natsu No Tsubasacon[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, June 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, June 23, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO NEEDS MORE ATTENTION AT BELEAGUERED VA The[Read More…]
Fayette County Boy Scout complex offers access
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The adventure-filled expanse resting beyond the Summit Bechtel National Scout Reserve’s guarded gates still remains elusive to most, but the Boys Scouts of America announced last week that a portion of the 10,600-acre facility will now be open to the public on select days this summer. Members[Read More…]
UC-Beckley set to open nursing program
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The proposed nursing program at the University of Charleston-Beckley campus cleared a major hurdle by winning approval to initiate the program from the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, the university announced Thursday. The nursing program — aimed at working students — will enable[Read More…]
Mural, film commemorate Buffalo Creek Disaster
BUFFALO CREEK — Kerry Chad Albright is somewhat of a “local celebrity.” Known as the Miracle Baby, Albright was only 9-months-old during the time of the Buffalo Creek Disaster. His mother, Sylvia Albright, and 18-year-old brother, Steven Albright, ran from their house after seeing the wall of water roaring down[Read More…]
Weirton Chamber says B&O tax kills business
WEIRTON, W.Va. — Some businesses in Weirton said they will have no choice but to leave town if City Council enacts a business and occupation tax to close a projected $1.6 million budget shortfall by next year. Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered Thursday at the Holiday Inn in[Read More…]
W.Va. making headway in prison overcrowding
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Signs that West Virginia is starting to ease the pressure on its overcrowded prisons and jails have come from two directions recently. One is looking back to what’s been accomplished over the past year, and the other is looking ahead to another[Read More…]