Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Rev. Frank Jones, president of the local NAACP; Williamson Mayor Charlie Hatfield; and Rita Roberson, director of campus operations at Southern Community and Technical College; signed a proclamation this week in honor of Black History Month. This month’s theme will be “African Americans in[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Wednesday, February 14
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. FLYING TOMATO REIGNS SUPREME — AGAIN Shaun White executes a combination of tricks he had[Read More…]
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 14 – It’s Valentine’s Day
Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 14 Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 36th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Arts Day: Upper House, Upper Senate Rotundas, Upper Well Area, Lower Rotunda; WV Athletic Trainers’ Association Day; WV Funeral Directors Association Legislative Reception, 7 –[Read More…]
Logging in WV state parks? Get details on WV Press Insight
Newspaper industry video program offers residents digital news on their schedule WVPA Press Staff Report CHARLETON, W.Va. — Residents interested in details of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ plan for managing state parks — including timbering in some areas of the parks — can get the information online as they personal schedule[Read More…]
Media Alert: Alzheimer’s Association to host Advocacy Day on Thursday at WV State Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is hosting an Advocacy Day on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Charleston at the West Virginia State Capitol. The day will begin with a special ceremony in the Lower Rotunda at 9:15 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Association’s state[Read More…]
With strike talk looming, House rejects larger pay raises for West Virginia teachers
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill to provide modest pay raises to teachers, school service personnel and other state employees (Senate Bill 267) advanced to passage stage in the House of Delegates on Monday, after the House rejected costlier options. That included an amendment for a[Read More…]
Free public screening set for Heroin(e) documentary, cast panel discussion
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A free, public screening of the Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary, Heroin(e), is set for Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. The film captures the efforts of three women—a fire chief, a judge and a street missionary— as they battle West Virginia’s devastating opioid epidemic on the front lines. Following the[Read More…]
West Virginia public workers want PEIA ‘fixed,’ not ‘frozen’
By RYAN QUINN Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The roughly 350-person audience at Monday’s Public Employees Insurance Agency health coverage hearing made clear it wasn’t satisfied with the governor’s current proposal to provide enough additional PEIA funding to stop previously approved benefit cuts from taking effect next fiscal year. “Fix it,[Read More…]
WVU Tech to offer construction management degree in the fall
By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Starting this fall, WVU Tech will offer a bachelor’s degree program in construction management — the only four-year degree of its kind in the state. The new program will train students to be technically competent, safety-focused and quality-centered construction practitioners. Students will learn[Read More…]
West Virginia’s Sen. Capito visits Wildwood Middle School to deliver message to students
By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. told students at Wildwood Middle School Monday the importance of leadership and getting involved in the community, her journey to the Senate and important items currently facing the Senate. When asked why she decided to get into[Read More…]