By Eliana McCutcheon for The Inter-Mountain BEVERLY, W.Va. — At the 4H summer camp at Camp Pioneer, The 4H Files, the camp’s daily newspaper, keeps the campers informed and entertained. “Coming into this class, almost all of us thought that this was going to be a cooking class because of[Read More…]
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W.Va. state still fails to connect youth with services, education, workforce
From The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — About one year ago, a WalletHub study said West Virginia was one of the worst states for providing opportunities for youth and young adults. A year later, it doesn’t seem like much has changed, according to the study. West Virginia is sixth overall[Read More…]
UHC Family Medicine in Bridgeport, W.Va., adds program to combat childhood obesity
From Staff Reports BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — United Hospital Center is offering the “5210 Way to Go” program to address the prevalence of obesity among children in the Mountain State. The program is designed to help children prevent obesity or what steps to take to overcome it, according to Dr. Mariana[Read More…]
Dean, opponent of omnibus, removed from W.Va. House Education vice chairmanship
By Ryan Quinn and Jake Zuckerman for The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House of Delegates Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, has removed Delegate Mark Dean, who voted against the omnibus education bill, from his position as vice chairman of the West Virginia House Education Committee. Before the House passed the[Read More…]
North Central W.Va. resident among 2019 Aviation Hall of Fame class
By Charles Young for the Exponent Telegram BECKLEY, W.Va. — A North Central West Virginia resident will be among the 2019 inductees to the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame and Aviation Wall of Valor. Charles A. “Chuck” Koukoulis of Clarksburg will be inducted into the Hall of Fame along[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, July 18
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 18, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ATTACKS LAWMAKERS AGAIN IN NORTH CAROLINA He turns a campaign rally[Read More…]
ArtWalk has cool art for a hot summer in Charleston, W.Va.
From The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — ArtWalk returns to Charleston tonight. The July installment of the self-guided tour of downtown shops, which begins at 5 p.m., includes a jam session hosted by the Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance at the Lee Street Triangle, a Luau party at the[Read More…]
Del. Joe Ellington named W.Va. Education Committee chairman
By Jordan Nelson for CNHI News West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates’ Education Committee is seeing new leadership after House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, removed Del. Mark Dean R, Mingo, as vice chairman. Del. Joe Ellington, R-Mercer, who was the former chairman of Health and[Read More…]
WV Press 2019 Convention: Don’t miss featured speaker Brooke Brown, wife of WVU Head Football Coach Neal Brown
Register and reserve your rooms today; Convention is Aug 2-3 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Registration and the room block are open for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2019 Convention, Aug. 2-3, at Lakeview Resort in Morgantown. “The 2019 Convention marks 150 years of the West Virginia Press Association serving the state’s newspaper[Read More…]
