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W.Va. attorney general calls for more victims to come forward after lawsuit against diocese
By MEGAN OSBOURNE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia attorney general is calling for more victims to step forward after a lawsuit was filed against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and a former bishop Tuesday for knowingly employing pedophiles and failing to conduct background checks. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey[Read More…]
West Virginia Master Naturalist program features field trips, nature events in mid-Ohio Valley
By Staff Reports The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG — Do you enjoy learning about nature and spending time exploring the wonders of our natural world? If so, consider joining the West Virginia Master Naturalist Programs, Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter, an organization official said. The local program covers 64 hours of[Read More…]
Kanawha County native trying to become the next ‘American Idol’
By BILL LYNCH Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kia Ayers has high hopes about her chances on ABC’s “American Idol,” though she really won’t know for a few weeks whether she’ll be a contestant on the show this season. Last week, the 21-year-old Kanawha County native made her debut on[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, March 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, March 22, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. NEW ZEALANDERS OBSERVE MUSLIM CALL TO PRAYER New Zealanders observed the Muslim call to prayer[Read More…]
At Capital High forum, West Virginia superintendent calls for student input
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jackson Sorrells, a Capital High sophomore, wants more funding for the arts and for sports other than football and basketball. Donned in his U.S. Army Junior ROTC uniform, Sorrells was part of the color guard that stood before about 350 people at[Read More…]
Gold Star Mothers Memorial planned in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — On West Virginia Day, a new historical monument will be presented to the residents of the city. Ed Cromley, president of the Point Pleasant Chapter of the SAR/Memorial Committee member, shared The West Virginia Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution has[Read More…]
’60 Minutes’ segment on sports betting features Marshall athletic director
By TAYLOR STUCK The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Coming from Las Vegas back home to Marshall University makes Marshall Athletic Director Mike Hamrick particularly keen to the effects of sports betting on college athletics, and that’s why he will be included in a segment about the new phenomenon on CBS’[Read More…]
Sports wagering shutdown gives new meaning to March Madness
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — March Madness could have a different meaning at the Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island casinos, with bettors mad that they won’t be able to wager on the NCAA tournament games at the facilities’ sportsbooks or on their wagering apps. Lottery Director John[Read More…]
