From The Journal of Martinsburg: Since 1993, more than 4,000 teenagers at risk of not graduating from high school in West Virginia have gotten second chances through the Mountaineer Challenge Academy. State legislators agreed earlier this year to expand the program — but there are two obstacles to that. One[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Thursday, Sept. 19
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ‘IT WAS A DUMB THING TO DO’ Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau[Read More…]
Fairmont Regional Medical Center cuts jobs as part of reorganization, review
By Eric Hrin | Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Citing a reduction in patients and revenue, Fairmont Regional Medical Center laid off 25 employees Wednesday. “As part of its efforts to adjust its cost structure to account for reduced patient volumes, FRMC is moving forward with a plan to[Read More…]
White House drug policy adviser visits Huntington, W.Va., to check recovery efforts
By Travis Crum, HD Media HUNTINGTON – Huntington Mayor Steve Williams said he speaks weekly with the director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy on issues related to the opioid crisis. Kendel Ehrlich, deputy director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy, visited Huntington on[Read More…]
Editorial: W.Va. municipalities should use caution and vision in upgrades to water, sewer
From The Wheeling Does Weirton need to double the capacity of its water treatment plant and triple that of the sewage treatment facility? Not to take care of the community’s current needs. But city officials are looking to the future and they are right to do so. Members of the[Read More…]
Charleston, W.Va., lawyer volunteering services for asylum seekers
By Lacie Pierson, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paul Saluja doesn’t exactly know what kind of work awaits him in Tucson, Arizona, but he knows he has the opportunity to make a difference when he gets there later this month. Saluja, a Charleston lawyer, will spend about 60 days in[Read More…]
W.Va. officials to begin consideration of budget cuts if below-estimate revenue collections continue
Secretary Hardy says September numbers looking better From The Exponent Telegram Staff CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With August being the second month in a row of West Virginia falling below its estimated revenue collections, officials in Charleston are beginning to look at possible budget cuts. Revenue estimates for July — the[Read More…]
Family Medicine Foundation of W.Va. to host annual Jose I. Ricard, MD Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference in Huntington
Press Release from the Family Medicine Foundation of W.Va.: BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – The Family Medicine Foundation of West Virginia will host its 33rd Annual Jose I. Ricard, MD Family Medicine & Sports Medicine Conference on Nov. 8-10 in Huntington, W.Va. “This continuing education conference has grown to become the region’s[Read More…]
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington Awards nearly $2 million to area nonprofits
Press Release from The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington has announced its first round of grant awards, totaling $1,938,945, to 43 organizations serving 20 counties in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. Grants include capacity building funds for smaller organizations, and two-year funding grants[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Sept. 18
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ISRAEL’S MAIN POLITICAL PARTIES DEADLOCKED AFTER ELECTION Seeming kingmaker Avigdor Lieberman says[Read More…]