PHILIPPI, W.Va. — A local pastor who peacefully disarmed a troubled 14-year-old Tuesday at Philip Barbour High School said the student had been the victim of bullying the day before, but the county’s superintendent of schools said bullying at school may not have been the primary issue. Pastor Howard Swick[Read More…]
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Active drilling rigs in W.Va., Ohio down by half
WHEELING, W.Va. — For the first time since the U.S. Energy Information started tracking the data, natural gas production from shale formations – including the Marcellus and Utica – is set to decline in September amid a glut of supplies related to inadequate pipeline infrastructure. Also, with natural gas prices[Read More…]
Mood ‘upbeat’ at Philippi school day after crisis
PHILIPPI, W.Va. — Less than a day after an armed 14-year-old student held a Philip Barbour High School classroom hostage, teachers and administrators met at the school Wednesday to process a difficult situation that nearly became a tragedy. “We just explained to teachers and staff exactly what had taken place[Read More…]
A day that makes us stop to think
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Nestled in the hills of West Virginia, there are times when we feel immune to what happens elsewhere in the nation and the world. Because of our strong sense of community, we feel secure: Here in West Virginia? Never! So we’re sure[Read More…]
Civil suit says funeral home owners bilked insurance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The owners of three area funeral homes have been accused of bilking an insurance company out of more than $900,000 after selling and cashing in on pre-need funeral arrangements to more than 100 people who weren’t actually dead, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court. Last[Read More…]
Bluefield businessman to run for state Senate
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Chandler Swope, a Bluefield-area businessman who built a business that was designed on building structures and infrastructure to last, has announced his intention to seek the Republican Party’s nomination for the 6th Senatorial District. “I’m not nervous. I’m energized,” Swope said after making the announcement Wednesday afternoon[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Aug. 27
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. ON-AIR KILLINGS OF 2 JOURNALISTS GRIP MILLIONS IN SOCIAL[Read More…]
2015 WVPA Convention Photos – Gallery No. 4
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting photo galleries from Convention 2015. We will work to add captions and remove duplicates as time allows. The photos by Dalton Walker of the WVPA.
2015 WVPA Convention Photos – Gallery No. 3
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting photo galleries from Convention 2015. We will work to add captions and remove duplicates as time allows. The photos by Dalton Walker of the WVPA.
2015 WVPA Convention Photos – Gallery No. 2
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is posting photo galleries from Convention 2015. We will work to add captions and remove duplicates as time allows. The photos by Dalton Walker of the WVPA.
