WASHINGTON, D.C. — With a goal of ensuring all children have access to a high-quality, well-rounded education that allows them to achieve and compete in the 21st century global economy, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, on July 9, successfully added four amendments to the Every Child Achieves Act. The ECAA legislation will overhaul the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
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Delegate Ireland named to Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following the Governor’s announcement of his appointment to the West Virginia Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety, Delegate Lynwood “Woody” Ireland (R-Ritchie) expressed enthusiasm on being named to the commission. “I applaud the Governor in taking this step to ensure the safety of all involved and affected[Read More…]
Parkersburg hospital plans $20 million expansion
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Construction on a $20 million project to build a new emergency department and a 30-bed inpatient surgery unit at Camden Clark Medical Center begins Monday. Camden Clark Chief Executive Officer David McClure announced the start date and details Thursday afternoon with Ryan Taylor, president of Pickering Associates[Read More…]
Jefferson County hosts its first All Good Festival
SUMMIT POINT, W.Va. — Though organizers of the 18th All Good Music Festival and Camp Out faced obstacles and opposition while getting a permit to hold the event, the show is going on now through Sunday at Berry Hill Farm in Summit Point. Put on by Walther Productions, Inc., the[Read More…]
Utilities should be held to personal notifications
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Two subsidiaries of American Electric Power that operate in West Virginia are asking the state’s regulators to relieve utilities from having to notify customers in person that their gas or power will be shut off because of unpaid bills. Their stated concern –[Read More…]
W.Va. group raises awareness of pet prejudice
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Several black cats and a dog found new homes on Thursday, July 9. Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia hosted “Black in Style and on the Red Carpet” at Masman Jewelers, featuring food, fun and of course, pet adoptions. The event was designed to raise awareness[Read More…]
Upshur officials firm on prevailing wage stance
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Even though Upshur County commissioners are resolved in their decision not to pay prevailing wage when it isn’t required, some local residents are still advocating for it. Doyle Tenney and Mike Bickel attended Thursday’s commission meeting to provide statistics on the prevailing wage issue. They also asked[Read More…]
Morrisey’s office seeks county meeting records
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has directed county commissions across the state to turn over meeting minutes, but Morrisey refuses to explain the reason for the inquiry. A Morrisey aide contacted at least 10 county commission offices this week, seeking copies of minutes of the each[Read More…]
Welcome constructive criticism on Common Core
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you have a problem with any of West Virginia’s new education standards — those aligned with the Common Core adopted by about 40 states – here is an excellent opportunity to share specific and detailed suggestions. What is at stake here[Read More…]
State board tables year-round coaching proposal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A proposal to allow year-round coaching of high school athletic teams was shot down Thursday by the West Virginia Board of Education. Asked to approve the proposal from the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission, an organization that governs high school athletics, cheer squads and marching bands,[Read More…]
