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Misguided protest for state funding
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A group called Our Children, Our Future is planning a protest in Charleston Tuesday, where it hopes to capitalize on the special legislative session, expected to begin today, in order to shame legislators and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin into restoring[Read More…]
D’Antoni patriarch, 100, gets honorary doctorate
ATHENS, W.Va. — Lewis D’Antoni received his second degree from Concord University on Saturday, 77 years after his first. At age 100, the Mullens resident and award-winning coach was honored by his alma mater with an honorary doctor of humanities degree at Concord’s morning commencement ceremony at the Carter Center[Read More…]
APCO tree trimming to reduce power outages
BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — A new tree trimming process by Appalachian Power hopes to reduce power outages and reduce outage times. The company hopes with the new cycle trimming process to be able to help reduce the number of outages throughout the region, Jeri Matheney, communication director for Appalachian Power, said.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, May 19
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, May 19, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BELGRADE BRACES FOR FLOOD SURGE A river water[Read More…]
Thousands tour new Weirton Elementary
WEIRTON, W.Va. – Area residents received their first official opportunity to get a peek inside the new Weirton Elementary School Sunday. An open house was offered, allowing those interested to take an early look throughout the classrooms, hallways and other facilities of the school set to open in the fall.[Read More…]
Child advocate group continues to push governor to restore cuts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A coalition comprised of groups advocating the elimination of poverty continues to urge Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to fully restore funding cuts affecting eight statewide programs. Our Children, Our Future has called on the governor to restore the $1.06 million in cuts to programs such as Child[Read More…]
Man catches very big goldfish in Nitro lake
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tom Lincoln rarely gets the chance to go fishing, but when he does he reels them in big. Lincoln, 63, of Scott Depot, caught a giant goldfish Thursday morning at Ridenour Lake in Nitro. The carp measured 25 inches long and 24 inches around. He said he[Read More…]
America spends mightily on prison poverty trap
An editorial from The Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Statistically, the United States is the most criminal country. A new report from the National Research Council says: “From 1973 to 2009, the state and federal prison populations … rose steadily from about 200,000 to 1.5 million. … Another 700,000 are held[Read More…]
Clarksburg’s Waldo Hotel could have new owner
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A former Clarksburg hotel under a condemnation order could have a new owner within the next several months, The Exponent Telegram has learned. Clarksburg City Manager Martin Howe said he understands that Green Grove Property Management has a contract with an intent to purchase the property from[Read More…]
