Kanawha school board OKs new science, art, music materials
By Ryan Quinn The Kanawha County school board Thursday unanimously approved adopting, for the first time in years, new instructional materials for science, visual art and music. Missy Ruddle,...
View ArticleWV, other states ponder Obama directive on transgender bathroom use
By From staff, wire reports Public schools must permit transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their chosen gender identity, according to an Obama administration...
View ArticleGardening workshops set this month in Huntington
INSTITUTE, W.Va. - Workshops to help beginning and experienced gardeners are being held this month in Huntington. West Virginia State University Extension Service will present the workshops starting...
View ArticleDrug diversion squad to help fight state's drug problem
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - A new tactical diversion squad through the Drug Enforcement Agency will help north central West Virginia fight the state's growing drug problem. WBOY-TV reports that starting next...
View ArticleAround WV: May 13, 2016
By Erin Beck In Around West Virginia: tattoos for a cause, Jeff Kessler reflects on the gubernatorial race, and more. n A Wheeling tattoo studio is donating time and supplies to nonprofit...
View ArticleW.Va. American Water issues/lifts boil-water advisories
n West Virginia American Water has issued a boil-water advisory for approximately 400 customers in the Lashmeet area of Mercer County. The affected area includes all of W.Va. 10 from the Lashmeet...
View ArticleVandalia Gathering to return for 40th year
By By Dan Desrochers Staff writer The Vandalia Gathering will return for its 40th year on Memorial Day weekend. The free folk festival, hosted by the West Virginia division of Culture and History,...
View ArticleGraduating seniors set real-life examples for youngsters
By Jared Casto Pinch Elementary students were given role models to look up to Friday when about 20 Herbert Hoover High School seniors walked through their school dressed in graduation attire. Pinch...
View ArticleTomblin appoints Hopkins as state auditor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Lisa Hopkins as state auditor. The Democratic governor announced the appointment Friday. Hopkins has worked for the auditor's office since 1999...
View ArticleThings to do today: May 14, 2016
WEGMANN BROTHERS: 7 p.m. Free. Americana. Bluegrass Kitchen, 1600 Washington St., E. Call 304-346-2871. BOBBY MAYNARD AND BREAKDOWN: 7 p.m. Adults $5. Kids 12 and under $3. Bluegrass. Jerry Run Summer...
View ArticleChemical spill class-action trial to be delayed
By Ken Ward Jr. Trial in the class-action case against West Virginia American Water Co. and Eastman Chemical over their roles in the January 2014 water crisis will be delayed from its current starting...
View ArticleArmstead: WV House leadership committed to Promise scholarship
By Ryan Quinn The West Virginia House of Delegates' leadership is committed to funding the Promise scholarship, according to a news release issued Friday from House Speaker Tim Armstead, who accused...
View ArticleBulletin Board: May 14, 2016
Gambling addiction A new Gambling Addiction Support group meets at 6 p.m. each Monday at Blessed Sacrament Church, Room One, South Charleston. The group meeting is free, confidential and open to...
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Program hones firefighter skills in real-world scenarios
The Emergency Preparedness Training Center in Institute provides fire training programs to volunteer and career fire departments, as well as mine fire brigades. It is operated by the West Virginia...
View Article83-year-old West Virginia man charged in deaths of 2
By The Associated Press HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. - An 83-year-old man has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder after two women were found shot to death at a home in Harpers Ferry. Media...
View ArticleContractors say road jobs down because of financial uncertainty
By Andrew Brown As state lawmakers argue this week whether the estimated $270 million hole in the state's general revenue fund should be filled by levying new taxes or cutting spending for public...
View Article1 dead, three others wounded in Charleston bar shooting
By Lori Kersey One man was killed and three others wounded during a shooting early Saturday at a Charleston bar, police say. The shooting happened after 2 a.m. at the Boondocks Bar and Grill in the...
View ArticleState school board sees opposition to A-F school labels
By Ryan Quinn The West Virginia Department of Education's spokeswoman on Wednesday morning discussed plans to communicate to the general public about the state's upcoming new accountability system....
View ArticleDeadline looms for West Virginia state worker health plans
By The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The deadline for state employees, retirees and teachers to sign up for or change health insurance plans is approaching. Sunday marks the last day to adjust...
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