CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The numbers are in, and to deer hunters they’re discouraging. They show that chronic wasting disease is spreading inside West Virginia, and it’s infecting more deer in areas where it occurs. Jim Crum, deer project leader for the state Division of Natural Resources, called statistics from the[Read More…]
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Charleston celebrates popular artist’s new mural
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It rained on Charley “Jupiter” Hamilton’s parade Sunday, but friends, family and community members journeyed outside to celebrate the local artist’s work anyway. The intermittent rain caused slight difficulties for the remaining FestivALL events Sunday, starting with a shower that disrupted the official unveiling and celebration of[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, June 30
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, June 30, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA PICKS VA CHIEF If confirmed by the[Read More…]
Mason County man turns derecho into decor
LEON, W.Va. — Retired Washington Post photo editor Joseph Elbert didn’t have to go looking for inspiration when he decided to start building furniture. It nearly fell on him. When a derecho swept across West Virginia on June 29, 2012, strong winds damaged buildings, uprooted trees and took down power[Read More…]
Striking the right balance for higher ed funding
An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia has faced, and will continue to face, ongoing budgetary challenges for the foreseeable future. This has impacted higher education funding at a time when there is a continuing decline in the number of graduating high school[Read More…]
State superintendent must shrink his job
An editorial from the Charleston Daily Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state school board hired Michael J. Martirano as the new state superintendent. For the last nine years, he has headed the public school system in St. Mary’s County, Md. In St. Mary’s, Martirano oversaw the instruction of 17,454 students.[Read More…]
Williamson wins award for health efforts
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. – The city of Williamson is one of six winners of the RWJF Culture of Health Prize, awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The prize honors communities that are harnessing the collective power of leaders, partners and stakeholders to help residents live healthier, more productive lives. The[Read More…]
Fayette County readies memorial to 1915 disaster
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Of the 165 men who walked into Layland No. 3 Mine on March 2, 1915, 112 would never see the light of day again. A massive explosion killed 111 inside the mine and another was thrown 125 feet by the explosion, killing him. This marked the worst[Read More…]
Alumnus says, ‘There goes my English class’
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Several former students who walked through the halls of the old East Fairmont Junior High School on Thursday gathered to watch as the building they grew up around was demolished. “It’s bittersweet,” said Katie Musgrave, who graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1964. “It is kind[Read More…]
Returning soldier-mom surprises kids at daycare
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A brother and sister received a special surprise Thursday after their naptime. Batina Church, the mother of Gavin and Isabella Church, surprised her children at the LearningLand Daycare & Preschool on Thursday afternoon. Gavin and Isabella were asked why Thursday was such an important day. Five-year-old Gavin[Read More…]
