FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Collins Middle School’s gymnasium, including its school-based health clinic, has been condemned, confirmed Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Serena Starcher. On Dec. 19, architectural contractors with ZMM Inc. inspected the structure and reported it had “deteriorated to a point that the building is not suitable for occupancy in[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Jan. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. GOP-LED CONGRESS POISED TO TAKE OVERRepublicans plan to move[Read More…]
WVU’s new Athletics Director is Shane Lyons
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia native and current Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Alabama Shane Lyons, has been named director of Intercollegiate Athletics and associate vice president at West Virginia University, effective in February, President Gordon Gee announced today (Jan. 5). Gee said Lyons, with nearly 30 years[Read More…]
St. Marys students returning to new school
ST. MARYS, W.Va. — When St. Marys High School students return Monday from Christmas break, they will walk into a brand new high school. Pleasants County students attended the old high school facility prior to the break, and on Monday will walk into the new facility at 2330 North Pleasants[Read More…]
W.Va. landowners want fair price from pipeline
WHEELING, W.Va. — From West Virginia’s Doddridge County to the Canadian border, landowners in the $4.4 billion Rover Pipeline’s path remain concerned about the project that would propel 3.25 billion cubic feet of Marcellus and Utica shale natural gas across Ohio and Michigan. And some landowners in Tyler County are[Read More…]
Boehner to swear in Evan Jenkins on Tuesday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The first U.S. Congressman from Huntington since 1976 will be sworn in on the House floor Tuesday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va., is expected to take the oath of office sometime between 3 p.m. and 3:30. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, will swear in Jenkins. Boehner[Read More…]
WVU expected to name athletic director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Shane Lyons, the deputy athletic director at the University of Alabama, is expected to be named the next athletic director at West Virginia, sources told the Charleston Daily Mail on Sunday. According to multiple sources, Lyons, who has his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from WVU, met with[Read More…]
Officials warn of flu outbreaks at W.Va. schools
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With flu activity now widespread in West Virginia, state health officials are concerned students returning to school Monday could cause the virus to spread further. Dr. Rahul Gupta, the state’s new health officer and commissioner for the Bureau for Public Health, said schools are likely to see[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 5
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. JURY SELECTION TO GET UNDERWAY IN BOSTON MARATHON[Read More…]
Times West Virginian hiring Assistant News Editor
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The Times West Virginian, the seven-time West Virginia Press Association Newspaper of the Year , has an immediate opening for a full-time assistant news editor/writer. Job responsibilities will include copy editing and layout and design of daily newspapers, special sections and other projects, as well as regular writing for[Read More…]
