CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – It’s been a full 16 months since Priscilla Haden resigned from the West Virginia Board of Education and there’s no word when Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will appoint someone to fill the vacancy. Haden was one of two members to step down effective Dec. 31, 2012.[Read More…]
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Morrisey: TV good guy on the public’s dime
An editorial by The Spirit of Jefferson: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Last week’s Spirit included a short but important story about decisions related to how Attorney General Patrick Morrisey went after a convenience store owner for price gouging after the January chemical leak into Elk River sent hundreds of thousands of West Virginians scrambling[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, April 21
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, April 21, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO HAS HARSH WORDS FOR SOUTH KOREA FERRY[Read More…]
‘Hands on the River’ provides licensed massage therapy
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents of Kanawha County and the surrounding region have another option for massage therapy as Geraldine Gardner, a licensed massage therapist, has opened “Hands on the River, ” on US 119, between the Mink Shoals and Big Chimney exits of Interstate 79. With office hours and appointments[Read More…]
FOIA battle in Wheeling noted by Columbia Journalism Review
A West Virginia paper stands its ground in a fight over guns and public records CHARLESTON, SC — A throwdown between a county sheriff and a small-town newspaper is showing once again how some local law enforcement officials oppose laws that make gun records public—and how they’re prepared to confront[Read More…]
Several upgrades in works for WVU athletics
MORGANTOWN — Those who asked what West Virginia University’s athletic department was going to do with the increased revenues it would receive from jumping to the Big 12 and selling its Tier 3 rights to IMG Sports now have an answer. An ambitious $106 million proposal to improve facilities for[Read More…]
Gordon Gee officially in for long-term gig at WVU
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Higher Education Policy Commission approved Gordon Gee’s appointment as West Virginia University’s 24th president Monday by a vote of 8 to 1. Commissioner John Leon was the only member to vote against the appointment. Clarence Pennington, ex-officio member and chair of the Council for Community[Read More…]
Coalition to end child poverty makes its voice heard at Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Organizers estimate up to 800 people from across West Virginia, including busloads of children, came to Charleston in February to support legislative proposals aimed at ending child poverty. “Kids and Families Day at the Legislature” had something for everyone, from free T-shirts to discussions with lawmakers about pending[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Jeff Kessler, President of the State Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — I am very pleased to provide a positive update on the legislation I discussed last week that is designed to cut down on the meth problem that is plaguing our state and communities. Senate Bill 6 has been recommended for passage by both the Senate Health and Human[Read More…]
