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Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development
Mountain State Spotlight is excited to announce that Tre Spencer has joined the organization as economic development reporter. Tre spent the summer reporting on wildfires as Mountain State Spotlight’s Journalist of Color Fellow. “We were impressed with the reporting that Tre produced during the course of his fellowship,” said Founding Editor-in-Chief Ken Ward Jr. “Economic […] Mountain State Spotlight hires Tre Spencer to cover economic development appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Eastern football program introduces Honor Game
REEDSVILLE — Third-year Eastern High School head football coach Jason Jackson and his staff are looking forward to starting a new tradition, the Honor Game, which is set for Friday night when Wirt County invades East Shade River Stadium. The goal was to bring the history of the football...
Wrestling, softball state championships staying put
PARKERSBURG — The wrestling and softball state championships aren't going anywhere. The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced Thursday that Huntington and South Charleston will continue to serve as the host cities for wrestling and softball, respectively. Huntington has been selected as the host city for the state wrestling championship for 2025-28. This extends Huntington’s legacy as the host city, marking 42 consecutive years by the conclusion of the 2028 championship. In addition, South Charleston will serve as the host site for the state softball championship for 2025-28. Little Creek Park has hosted the event for the last four...
West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage
WEST VIRGINIA — People have been smoking cigarettes for over 300 years and have come a long way since being created from cigar scraps in the 1700s. From cigar scraps to e-cigarettes, the one common factor in the history of tobacco use is that, most commonly, people are first introduced to tobacco as an adolescent. […]
Class back in session for Putnam County Schools
PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – Hundreds of students and teachers across the region are back in the classroom, but a couple of counties are just getting started! Putnam County Schools had their first day of school Thursday, and students at Conner Street Elementary were glad to be back! “Just very excited, you know. We – […]
Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital
FAIRLEA- It was a long night in Fairlea at Spartan Stadium on Friday when the Greenbrier East Spartans finished their scrimmage season against the Capital Cougars. Originally scheduled for 6:00 PM, the action did not get going until 7:48 due to the Cougars bus being delayed. Once things got going on the field however, it […] The post Spartans Finish Scrimmage Preseason Against Capital appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
CAMC recognized as ‘Best Employer’ by Forbes Magazine
CAMC Health System has been recognized for the sixth year in a row by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The announcement follows an independent survey from a vast sample of over 160,000 employees working for companies employing at least 500 people within the U.S. The survey was open to companies from all industry sectors. Around 4.4 million employer evaluations were analyzed.
Effort underway to remove Kent Carper’s name from two Kanawha County buildings
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — A long-time lobbyist in West Virginia is asking that the names on certain buildings be changed. At issue is the controversy surrounding former Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper. The Justice and Public Safety Complex in Kanawha County was named after long-time Commission President Kent Carper, and the building bears his […]
Kanawha County elementary school launches state’s pilot program to reward students for attendance
Chronic absenteeism remains a serious problem for West Virginia schools after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted learning for students. Nearly 30% of West Virginia students were chronically absent — missing 18 or more days — during the 2022-23 school year, according to the most recent data from the state education department. In an effort to get […]
‘Sober curious’ music venue to open in Charleston’s West Side
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A unique new business is coming to Charleston’s West Side. This business, called Pumzi’s, focuses on fun and inclusivity for all. If you take a look around the building or parking lot, you’ll see that there’s no bar in sight. That’s because this business promotes the sober curious movement, which encourages […]
Proclamations, Spencer’s Landing talk loom large at Vienna meeting
VIENNA — Vienna City Council met Thursday at their regularly scheduled meeting. All were in attendance except for Councilman Roger Bibbee and Councilman Chris Mancuso. Council passed three proclamations with unanimous agreement. The first proclamation was to declare Sept. 16-20 National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. The goal was to increase literacy rates in the area to provide more opportunities for their futures.
Picture This: A Prickly Situation
VIENNA — Several night blooming cereus cactus bloom on the patio of a Vienna home. The plant blooms once a year. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo provided by George Roe)
Parkersburg High School teacher receives award from Acacia Fraternity
PARKERSBURG — A teacher at Parkersburg High School has received the Chapter Adviser of the Biennium Award from Acacia Fraternity. J. Scott Cleland also was elected as the international first vice president of the International Council during its conclave in Phoenix. Cleland will be entering his 15th year on the International Council, serving three previous terms as first vice president and one term as second vice president.
Annual Parkersburg News and Sentinel and Marietta Times Cookbook now accepting recipes
PARKERSBURG — Take a trip around the world with this year’s Parkersburg News and Sentinel and Marietta Times Cookbook. Contributors are encouraged to share their favorite international recipes to express their ethnic cooking flair. From now until Sept. 22, community members are asked to turn in recipes in...
Mid-Ohio Valley Faith Calendar
VIENNA — An Evening with Gold City Quartet will be 6 p.m. Aug. 24 at Cornerstone Gospel Church, 3100 17th Ave., Vienna. Suggested donation is $15 to be collected at the door. For more information, call Joe Brookover at 304-488-0384 or Sandy Smith at 304-482-8770.
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