WHEELING, W.Va. – There are a number of reasons why Wheeling has welcomed the Super Six Football Championships each December for more than two decades. If you ask West Virginia Secondary School Activities Committee Executive Director Gary Ray, however, there’s one reason that’s more important than the others. “The folks[Read More…]
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Registration now open for AP Legislative Lookahead on Jan. 12
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Journalists around the state can now register for the 2015 West Virginia AP “Legislative Lookahead” on Jan. 12 at Charleston Newspapers. Each year, AP West Virginia hosts the “Lookahead” to give journalists from around the state a preview of key issues and events that could impact the[Read More…]
Incident ignites Marshall assault response system
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A conversation between a student and her resident adviser at Marshall University early Thursday morning set off a chain reaction of events designed to support the student and keep Marshall’s student population informed and safe. The student reported to her R.A. that she was sexually assaulted at[Read More…]
Funerals Friday for 3 Monongalia shooting victims
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Funerals for three of the four victims of Monday’s shooting rampage will be Friday, Dec. 5. Doug Brady, Michael Frum and Jody Taylor are set to be laid to rest in separate ceremonies. Funeral plans for Sharon Berkshire haven’t been announced. “I love him to death. There’s[Read More…]
Taking quarrel in Blankenship case to a higher level
An editorial from The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Henry David Thoreau was asked on his deathbed whether he had made his peace with God. He responded, “I never quarelled with my God.” Some equate judges with the nearest thing to God on Earth. As a rule, we rarely dispute the decisions[Read More…]
Rockefeller urges bipartisanship in farewell speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Retiring Sen. Jay Rockefeller fought back tears Thursday as he bid farewell to the U.S. Senate. The speech capped a 50-year career of public service for the former governor, delegate and secretary of state. “To West Virginia, thank you for placing your faith in me — I[Read More…]
W.Va. PEIA board OKs $40M cuts in benefits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State and public school employees and retirees in West Virginia will pay about $40 million more for health care next year, after the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board approved a series of benefit cuts Thursday — primarily involving higher co-pays and deductibles. After approving the cuts,[Read More…]
Princeton principal receives $25,000 Milken Award
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A dedicated Mercer County educator, Dr. Ernie Adkins, principal of K-2 Princeton Primary School, was “overwhelmed” when he learned Thursday morning that he would receive an 2014 Milken Educator Award from the California-based Milken Foundation. The award that is known as “the Oscars of teaching,” includes a[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Dec. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 5, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. POLICE CASES CONVERGE TO STIR NATIONAL DEBATEThousands of diverse[Read More…]
Liability costs for WV nursing homes among the highest in the nation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s nursing homes are experiencing high liability costs because of a growing number of lawsuits, outrageous settlement demands and excessive jury awards. According to Aon Risk Solutions, a global risk management firm, West Virginia ranks second in the nation in costs associated with lawsuits against long term care facilities. Aon[Read More…]
