By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The King Coal Highway in Bluefield will open to traffic on Dec. 13, Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday. Justice said he will be in Bluefield on that day at 4 p.m. to cut the ribbon and to open up the new[Read More…]
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Wayne BOE moves forward with Solar Holler panel project
By Sarah Ingram, The Herald-Dispatch WAYNE, W.Va. — The Wayne County Board of Education approved an ongoing contract with Solar Holler, a local solar energy company, to begin work for solar panel installation on Wayne County Schools buildings. During the Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting, the board approved power[Read More…]
School system and Communities In Schools Program use incentives and culture change to motivate better attendance
By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times PENDLETON COUNTY, W.Va. — It’s a common sense concept hiding a sometimes complex situation. To learn, grow, and achieve, students must go to school regularly and consistently. Taking too many days off can lead to lower levels of achievement and ability. COVID lockdowns in[Read More…]
Opinion: Beckley should adopt a city manager form of government
By Jina Belcher Executive Director, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority The City of Beckley is close to ratifying a change in municipal government led by a City Manager, and as both a citizen of Beckley and Executive Director of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, serving Beckley-Raleigh County, I[Read More…]
Dr. Keith A. Hickman joins Parkersburg Family Care Dental
WV Press Association PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Coplin Health Systems is pleased to welcome dentist Keith A. Hickman, DDS, to Parkersburg Family Care Dental. Dr. Hickman is excited to join the clinic’s dental team and looks forward to helping people improve their smiles. “I am especially passionate about teaching patients about good[Read More…]
Jefferson High School marching band joins the For Whom the Band Tolls competition
By Ainsley Hall, The Journal SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Jefferson High School’s marching band is competing in Metallica’s For Whom the Band Tolls competition, where marching bands from all over the country are sending in a video submission of them playing a song by Metallica. The winners will receive money[Read More…]
Kanawha County reaches settlement in Paint Creek spill litigation
By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. — A $500,000 settlement has come out of litigation surrounding a chemical spill into Paint Creek in August 2022. Half of that money will go to the Kanawha County Commission, which will discuss how to spend it at a future public meeting.[Read More…]
North Central West Virginian Airport faces second lawsuit over Move the Mountain project
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Barring a special session in December, the Benedum Airport Authority wrapped up its business for the year at its November meeting this week. Airport Director Rick Rock summarized the year as a busy one where several of the airport’s construction projects[Read More…]
WV State Parks offering holiday deal on gift cards
West Virginia Press Association SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks is offering a special promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards by adding an extra amount to the card balance. The promotion is valid on gift cards purchased online at WVstateparks.com between Nov. 20 and[Read More…]
US 340 near Harpers Ferry to reopen ahead of schedule following completion of major safety improvement project
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — US 340 near Harpers Ferry will reopen, Friday, December 1, 2023, as contractors have completed a major rock fall project ahead of schedule. The safety-centered project, which removed dangerous rocks and debris from the mountainside high above the road, began on September 12,[Read More…]
