Day: March 29, 2013 Archives


FridayMarch 29, 2013

War memorial groundbreaking Saturday in Parkersburg

For a memorial to honor those lost in Afghanistan/Iraq conflicts

School bus kicking incident began deadly fight between mothers

State Police charge Bluefield woman with murder.

Winterplace extends season

Skiers and snowboarders will be out in parts of West Virginia even after Easter.

House bill would end Turnpike tolls in seven years

The proposal also includes plans for a Turnpike transition from the Parkways Authority to the Division of Highways.

Bridge to be named for Del. Larry Border

Wood County delegate died in 2011.

School counselors may get more time to….counsel

House passes bill that would increase time counselors spend with students.

A chance to wipe their record clean

Senate bill would for first time make expungement possible for convicted felons.

A change on the bench

Federal magistrate judge begins retirement.

Feed to Achieve forwarded to House of Delegates

State Senate gave feed program for school children unanimous approval.

Cass Railroad case headed back to grand jury

Initial indictments in metal theft scheme were tossed out.

Five people admit role in Brickstreet fraud scheme

Defrauded nearly $4 million in lost premiums

WV’s teacher absenteeism problem.

We have an absenteeism problem in West Virginia public schools. Yes, we hear a lot about chronic truancy among students, but this is about teachers. Not all teachers, of course.  The vast majority of West Virginia’s public school teachers love what they do, show up for work and even put in extra time. Teachers begin

WVU constructing $90 million development in Evansdale area

To provide modern accommodations on Morgantown campus