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State Board of Education hears reports on Hancock, Upshur takeover counties; Paul sworn-in
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (485+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " The state Board of Education received reports Wednesday about its ongoing intervention into the Hancock and Upshur county school districts. Hancock County Schools as placed under state control in January due to financial issues, including being 140 employees over…...
5% personal income tax cut goes for a ride in the House; aspirational 10% is grounded
20+ hour, 54+ min ago (747+ words) The House Finance Committee advanced legislation to cut personal income taxes by 5% while also increasing taxes on vape products. The full House of Delegates will now need to make a collective decision on the tax cut. What the House would…...
Morrisey criticizes lawmakers for not passing bill tied to Rural Health Transformation, "terrible on every level"
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (429+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " It was clear Tuesday that Gov. Patrick Morrisey has grown impatient with some state lawmakers. Morrisey took an opportunity at a ceremonial bill sign to criticize the legislature for not giving final passage to a bill authorizing the…...
Trial rescheduled for grandmother of Kyneddi Miller
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (167+ words) BOONE COUNTY, W.Va.The trial for a woman who is accused in the death of her granddaughter was continued Tuesday. Donna Stone, who was supposed to go to trial on March 17, will now stand trial for the death of Kyneddi…...
Mountaineers enter lengthy break to prepare for NCAA Tournament
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (629+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. " Three victories in a span of 49 hours were required for the WVU women's basketball team to win the program's second Big 12 Conference Tournament title. Sunday's win not only avenged a pair of regular season defeats to TCU, it…...
Panthers tame Greater Beckley to roll in Class A quarterfinal
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (609+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " Tug Valley girls basketball coach Seth Ooten wants his team to concern itself with what it's capable of controlling. With that approach often comes an extra focus on the defensive end. In Tuesday's Class A quarterfinal against No....
High school sports transfer bill headed to Senate floor in final days of session
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (722+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " A bill that would return oversight of transfers in high school athletics back to the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission is headed to the floor of the state Senate. House Bill 4425 passed the Senate Education Committee on…...
Cabell County BOE continues search for next superintendent
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (254+ words) CABELL COUNTY, W.Va.The Cabell County Board of Education is still reviewing applications from candidates seeking to become the next superintendent of schools. The board met Monday afternoon to discuss who should take on the position. Members said six people…...
Senate to consider 2 bills to spur aerospace industry growth
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (426+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " The state Senate is considering a pair of bills from the House of Delegates designed to jumpstart growth in the aerospace industry. New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Executive Director Jina Belcher said she's urging Senate to pass…...
Charleston man charged in East End shooting
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (73+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. " A man is charged with malicious wounding following a shooting that took place Sunday evening in Charleston. Charleston police allege Julian Groom, 33, of Charleston shot a person on Veazey Street at just before 6 p.m. The victim suffered a gunshot…...