By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W. Va. — A group of U.S. Senators have introduced the Handle with Care Act to recognize and build on the successful program in West Virginia, which aids children impacted by the opioid epidemic. The Handle with Care program connects children who interact with law enforcement[Read More…]
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10 West Virginia state parks to host deer hunts in fall
By NANCY PEYTON HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s state parks have hosted deer hunts before, but not like the ones they’re planning to host this fall. Twenty-one three-day managed hunts will take place in 10 parks — a sharp break from recent years, when single-day hunts were held[Read More…]
Panel on race relations draws crowd in Wheeling
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A panel discussing race relations said progress on the issue is “stagnant”in the city, and it needs continuing improvement. About 50 people turned out Thursday for “An Average Everyday Discussion about Race”hosted by the Wheeling YWCA. The event was[Read More…]
News and Sentinel vacation planner: 2-hour trips back again this summer
By AMY PHELPS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Last summer, the Parkersburg News and Sentinel ran a weekly travel series explore a new place for families to visit, all within a 2-hour driving distance from the Mid-Ohio Valley. And this year, the series will be back again[Read More…]
WVU’S Reed College of Media to bring new opportunities for sports journalists
By JOHN LOWE The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Starting with the Fall 2018 semester, West Virginia University will offer a new degree program. The Sports and Adventure Media major is a blended program between the Reed College of Media and the College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences. The[Read More…]
WVU to offer more than 2,000 summer courses
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is offering more than 2,000 summer classes—including more than 700 online courses—that will allow students to more quickly earn degrees, get ahead in their majors or add minors to their existing course work. Summer course schedules are flexible with classes offered in[Read More…]
Elkins’ Spring Market Day coming up May 12
The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — Tractor Supply Co. in Elkins will showcase the talents of local craft makers, artisans and growers during its spring Market Day event May 12. Community members are invited to celebrate spring by shopping local, homemade and homegrown goods at the Elkins Tractor Supply, 800 Beverly[Read More…]
Ceremony to mark 40th anniversary of Willow Island cooling tower disaster
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel WILLOW ISLAND, W.Va. — A ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the Pleasants Power Station cooling tower disaster at Willow Island will be held at 6 p.m. today at a marker commemorating the tragedy that killed 51 workers. The accident occurred around[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, April 27
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, April 27, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HIGH HOPES ON KOREAN PENINSULA AFTER SUMMIT The North’s Kim Jong Un and the South’s[Read More…]
West Virginia recognized as leader in government spending transparency
West Virginia Press Association Staff Report CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has been recognized as leading the nation in terms transparency in government spending and cited for setting an example for other states nationwide. The RIPIRG Education Fund, which does public interest research, recognized West Virginia in its report: “Following the Money[Read More…]
