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ACLU launches tool for West Virginia parents, students to submit classroom religion complaints
Parents and students of West Virginia schools can file complaints about teacher attempts to push religion in science classes with an online tool the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia launched Friday. Earlier this year, the state Legislature passed Senate Bill 280, which allows school teachers to answer student questions on scientific theories about […]
AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently recognized 10 projects from the Southeastern region at the regional 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The honored projects are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. “The America’s Transportation Awards competition highlights the critical role state DOTs (departments of transportation) […] The post AASHTO awards recognizes 10 projects from Southeastern region appeared first on Transportation Today.
Mining companies owned by Justice family cite “financial struggles” as U.S. Government files for contempt
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A handful of coal companies owned by the family of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice’s family are fighting a Motion for Civil Contempt filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia on August 6, 2024. The companies owned by the family of Jim Justice reportedly owed $5,130,125.47 […]
‘All is good in the neighborhood’ — Justice short on details over averted Greenbrier auction
With the auction of The Greenbrier Hotel averted, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday that “all is good in the neighborhood” regarding the historic landmark despite numerous other issues seemingly still unresolved and other debts remaining unpaid. The public auction was scheduled to happen Tuesday due to The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation, which is owned by the […]
W.Va. DOT, VA plan erosion mitigation efforts at Donel C. Kinnard Cemetery
DUNBAR, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two state agencies are partnering for an erosion mitigation project at a Kanawha County veterans’ cemetery. The West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance and Division of Highways are working to protect burial sites at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, according to a news release from transportation officials.
Raleigh County Commission to request investigation into allegations against Prosecuting Attorney, Ben Hatfield following Special Session
UPDATE: An investigation by the West Virginia Commission on Special Investigations into allegations against Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney, Ben Hatfield will be requested by the Raleigh County Commission following a Special Session meeting on Thursday. The development follows the emergence of information provided to Raleigh County Commission members from three current Raleigh County Circuit Court […]
Linda Underwood Memorial Golf Tourney Set for Saturday, Proceeds to Peyton Hospice House
FAIRLEA- This Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Valley View Country Club in White Sulphur, the Linda Underwood Memorial Golf Tournament will tee off at 9:00 AM. There is also a 2:00 PM group and 12 teams participating. The tournament was created by George Underwood, Linda’s husband, to honor his wife who passed away from brain […] The post Linda Underwood Memorial Golf Tourney Set for Saturday, Proceeds to Peyton Hospice House appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Ferguson Rounds Out Staff for 2024
Concord University’s head football coach Brian Ferguson has finalized his coaching staff for the 2024 season, bolstering his team with key hires in various positions. Co-offensive coordinator Chris Anderson and offensive graduate assistant Saul Robles remain, while new additions include David Blake as defensive coordinator and Brady Nix as defensive line coach. Other significant hires are Jesse Sosebee (offensive line), Tim Schroer (defensive backs), Pat Talbot (special teams), and Chris Palmer (strength and conditioning). These strategic appointments aim to enhance the team’s competitiveness as they prepare for the upcoming season.
City of Beckley Comprehensive Plan public meeting announced
BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Beckley has announced the next Comprehensive Plan public meeting for the city, which will be held next month. The walk-through style event will be held at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center and participants/community members will be welcome to arrive at any time between 5:00pm and 7:00pm to […]
Virginia Tech Hokies News: Soccer sweeps & women's basketball time set vs. Iowa
In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, the time for a key women's basketball non-conference game was set, and the men's and women's soccer teams picked up a pair of wins on the pitch Thursday night. Women's basketball time set vs. Iowa. For the second straight season, the Virginia...
Kolby's first-half brace leads Virginia Tech to 4-0 season-opening win
BLACKSBURG – Led by two super strikes from Samy Kolby in the first half, Virginia Tech cruised to a season-opening 4-0 win over North Florida on Thursday night. The Hokies, who only had a one-shot advantage (12-11) over the visiting Ospreys, made the most of their opportunities in their largest season-opening win since defeating Mars Hill, 11-0, in 1993.
Blacksburg Town Council member chooses not to step down during fraud investigation
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Blacksburg Town Council member Liam Watson is declining to step down after being formally advised to take a leave of absence amid his election fraud investigation, according to Blacksburg Vice Mayor Michael Sutphin. At the direction of the Office of the Virginia Attorney General, state police...
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