By Rick Steelhammer, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Yankee Lady, one of only 10 World War II era B-17 bombers that remain airworthy, will be making a Memorial Day weekend appearance at Charleston’s Yeager Airport on May 29 and 30 for self-guided tours and six 35-minute flights as part[Read More…]
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West Virginia School Board Authority funds Jefferson Co.’s full request for new elementary schools
By Jessica Wilt, The Journal CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Jefferson County Schools received some exciting news Monday morning, as the School Building Authority approved its request for funding toward the construction of two new elementary school buildings in full. With the approval, Jefferson County will receive roughly $7 million in[Read More…]
West Virginia Catholic schools will accept ESAs
The Intelligencer WHEELING, W.Va. — Catholic schools across West Virginia plan to fully participate in the state’s upcoming Hope Scholarship program, which will create educational savings accounts for eligible families to move from public schools to homeschooling or private or parochial schools. Gov. Jim Justice signed the scholarship program into[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 149,147 positive cases, 2,785 deaths, 508,089 people fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Monday, April 19. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 149,147 Current Active Cases – 7,388 Total Lab Results reported – 2,615,648 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
Good and bad: West Virginia lawmakers reflect on 2021 session
By Sarah Marino, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — State legislators who represent Marion County said the 2021 legislative session was a mix of both good and bad. Del. Joey Garcia, D-Fairmont, said he is glad to have worked to bring more broadband to West Virginia and getting some of[Read More…]
West Virginia legislative session reveals what lawmakers can’t do for coal, won’t do for coal communities
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — United Mine Workers of America representative Chad Francis paused in his testimony before the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee to hear senators sing coal’s praises. Sen. David Stover, R-Wyoming, recalled driving from Twin Falls Resort State Park as he prepared to turn[Read More…]
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce announces plans for 2021 Cole Chevy Mountain Festival
By Charles Owens, Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — The Chamber of Commerce of the two Virginias is planning to have a Cole Chevy Mountain Festival in Bluefield this year. After the 2020 celebration had to be canceled due to the pandemic, the chamber announced Friday plans for a 10-day[Read More…]
Excursion trains set to ride the rails again this year in West Virginia
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — It’s time for train lovers and enthusiasts to toot that imaginary train whistle because the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley RailRoad will soon be making a triumphant return to the tracks this season. After the railroad’s 2020 season was canceled due to the[Read More…]
West Virginia volunteers, wildlife refuge workers take to the Ohio River for Earth Day cleanup
By Madeline Scarborough, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — On Saturday, the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge hosted a kayak and canoe river cleanup as a part of local Earth Day celebrations. Due to COVID-19, all events have been spaced out to help keep crowds down. Kayakers[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: West Virginia totals at 148,071 positive cases, 2,777 deaths, 480,870 people fully vaccinated
WV Press Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the totals from the West Virginia Health and Human Resources website as of 10 a.m. on Friday, April 16. West Virginia Cases Total Positive Cases – 148,071 Current Active Cases – 7,272 Total Lab Results reported – 2,592,544 Cumulative positive test percentage –[Read More…]
