Month: February 2018 Archives


TuesdayFebruary 27, 2018

West Virginia is falling short on its constitutional requirement for public education

The strike by teachers and school service workers in West Virginia will end at some point.  There will likely be some resolution on additional funding for the Public Employee Insurance Agency and perhaps a pledge by lawmakers or Governor Jim Justice to have a special session on education issues. That will all be helpful, but

Ahmad scores another double-double after Huggins’ coaxing

Notebook: Ahmad's feeling assertive, Jevon Carter's feeling a song, and Kansas feeling all alone for its 14th straight title.

Senior tandem delivers special sendoff for Mountaineers

No. 20 West Virginia’s senior duo of Jevon Carter and Daxter Miles combined for 39 points during their final game at the WVU Coliseum, an 84-74 victory over No. 12 Texas Tech.

MondayFebruary 26, 2018

Baylor routs WVU to cap perfect 18-0 run through Big 12

Juicy Landrum scored a career-high 20 points and Dekeiya Cohen had 18 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as the No., 3 Bears used only six players in a dominant 80-54 win Monday.

Senior night photo gallery: WVU defeats Texas Tech, 84-74

Images from Monday night's Big 12 matchup between No. 20 West Virginia and No. 12 Texas Tech.

Educators in Fairmont continue to rally for PEIA fix

"They have to realize that we're serious about this. It needs fixed."

Tuesday to mark 4th day of education workers strike

This will be fourth day for walkouts.

Ski season coming to end following higher than normal temperatures

Winterplace, Timberline Four Seasons and Canaan Valley resorts closed Monday due to above normal temperatures and rain in the weather forecast.

Justice finishes whirlwind tour with frustrated, hostile Monongalia County audience

"I'm a champion of education," he said to a laughing audience.

WV teachers “in it for the long haul” as statewide strike continues Tuesday

Teachers react to continuance of statewide work stoppage.

Justice addresses teachers, state workers in Berkeley County

Gov. Jim Justice sat down to talk to a crowd of more than 500 teachers, administrators and other state employees at Spring Mills High School.

Berkeley County teachers worry about changing benefits, stagnant salaries

Teachers across the Eastern Panhandle were out of the classroom Monday, but making their presence known in front of their schools.

Fayette County teachers, personnel thankful for community support

"All sorts of state employees...we're united," said school cook Terri Neff.

WVU professor discusses ways to prevent teen substance abuse

Dr. Alfgeir Kristjansson with the WVU School of Public Health

Justice promotes grand bargain on teacher pay and natural gas drilling

Governor's comments receive immediate backlash.

Manchin-Toomey bill could re-emerge in Washington in the wake of Florida shootings

Manchin says he'd be willing to revisit the much maligned legislation, but only if President Trump will back the bill.

Justice tells Wheeling area teachers ‘you need to be back in classrooms’

On Day 3 of statewide strike for teachers and school service workers, Governor Jim Justice faced a vocal crowd at Wheeling Park High School.

Harrison County sectional tournaments will be held Monday

The Class AA, Region II sectional between Bridgeport and Lincoln High Schools will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the WACO Center.