MINGO, W.Va. — It could be called the “candy wrapper heard around the world.” FOX News and other conservative media outlets reported this week that Mingo County schools’ Director of Child Nutrition Kay Maynard had reported a local elementary school teacher to state education officials the previous week after the[Read More…]
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The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, June 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. INTERPOL PUTS 6 LINKED TO FIFA ON MOST[Read More…]
Column: Age-old threats to freedom of speech
“The moment somebody says, ‘Yes, I believe in free speech, but…’ I stop listening,” says Salman Rushdie, who knows something about freedom of expression and its costs. We’ve all heard arguments from what Rushdie calls “the ‘but’ brigade.” “I’m a passionate defender of free speech, but there have to be limits.” “Free speech[Read More…]
The Charleston Gazette: Coalfield distress
From the editorial page of The Charleston Gazette: Researchers at West Virginia University found that coal mines in the northern half of the state are doing well, increasing output by 8 percent per year between 2011 and 2014. But mining in southern counties is an economic tragedy. Southern production fell[Read More…]
Report: WV’s mental health system hurts kids
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Children in West Virginia’s mental health system are too often sent to institutions rather than given services that would allow them to stay in or near their homes, the U.S. Department of Justice has found. The report, the result of a year-long investigation begun in April 2014,[Read More…]
Education Alliance program funds community partnership grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 2, 2015) – The Education Alliance announced this week a new grant program for local organizations and community partnerships that have the goal of promoting a greater public understanding of a support for a strong West Virginia education system. Under the program, 10 local partner organizations will be awarded $2,000 grants to engage their[Read More…]
Cole announces run for governor
By SAMANTHA PERRY Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUE FIELD, W.Va. — Surrounded by friends and family Tuesday morning, Senate President and Mercer County businessman Bill Cole formally announced his intention to run for governor. “I stand before you today, ready to roll up my sleeves, work hard and seek a position[Read More…]
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WV OMEGA raises nearly $80,000 for Children’s Home Society
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The goal of the “Every Child Deserves A Loving Home” campaign is helping the children and families cared for by the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia. The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), an organization representing convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers across West Virginia, raised $79,615 to[Read More…]
Helping Hands quilters try to keep tradition, art alive
CUZZART, W.Va. — There is a group of women in northern Preston County who some might consider to be the last of a very rare breed of West Virginia artisans. The 14 women call themselves the “Helping Hands” and spend each week working on unique and intricate quilts. “It started[Read More…]
