An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several municipalities in Kanawha County had their local elections Tuesday, but you might not know it by looking at the races. As the Daily Mail’s Matt Murphy reported, the races for town council in Cedar Grove, Glasgow and Clendenin were uncontested.[Read More…]
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Some counties reverting to traditional math classes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eleven West Virginia counties, including Kanawha and Putnam, have told state education officials they plan to revert next school year to the traditional high school math course structure that predated the national Common Core standards. So far, 26 districts have indicated whether they will return to the[Read More…]
Three big events set for North Central W.Va.
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Three big events will be held this weekend to entertain North Central West Virginians: The Greek Food Festival in Clarksburg, the Hotsinpiller 5K in Bridgeport and Amazing Week in Weston. The Greek Food Festival will be held at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church on Friday and Saturday[Read More…]
W.Va. economic growth outpacing most states
WHEELING, W.Va. — Huge interstate pipeline projects, massive processing complexes and a plethora of productive wells amid the Marcellus and Utica shale blitz helped West Virginia grow its economy faster than all but three other states from 2013 to 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. Figures released Wednesday[Read More…]
Berkeley County board to invest newfound wealth
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Development Authority is faced with an enviable dilemma – what to do with all its money. The Development Authority had struggled to keep the lights on at times, but after selling 458 acres in the Tabler Station Industrial Park to Procter and Gamble for[Read More…]
Value of state-funded patrol must be examined
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — At $231 for each time a motorist in distress is helped, a state-funded program certainly is no courtesy to West Virginia taxpayers. State legislators should rethink whether it is the best use of limited budget resources. Lawmakers at one time discussed eliminating the[Read More…]
Wood County rest stop visitors get melodic surprise
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Passers-through were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by the harmonies of the River City Treblemakers Tuesday night at the Williamstown Visitor Center. “That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that and I travel every weekend,” said Paul Britten, 55, of Maryland, about the local all-male a cappella[Read More…]
Retiring US Navy Band chief to take Marshall post
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Capt. Brian O. Walden will join the Marshall University music faculty in August as the new director of bands, following his July retirement as commanding officer of the United States Navy Band. Walden earned a bachelor’s degree in music with a double major in religious studies from[Read More…]
New bridge takes shape in Marion County
MANNINGTON, W.Va. — The new Clarksburg Street Bridge is starting to take shape. Michael Pratt, superintendent with Century Bridge, explained the beam setting began on Tuesday. These beams, or girders, will support the deck of the bridge. According to Pratt, the beams are joined together then set in place. The[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, June 11
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, June 11, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. MANHUNT FOR ESCAPED KILLERS EXPANDS TO VERMONT Authorities[Read More…]
