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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 […]
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 […]
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.
‘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 […]
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)
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.
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...
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.
New farmers' market to take root in Mountwood Park this September
WALKER, W.Va. (WTAP) - Starting with a grand opening on September 7, the Mountwood Market will bring local produce vendors, meat vendors, craft makers, bakers and more together outside the Volcano Museum. Market Coordinator Jeromy Hauser said he and his wife Rebecca Walter wanted to start the market to give...
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.
Surgical Precision: WVU Medicine Camden Clark surgeons celebrate milestones in robot-aided procedures
PARKERSBURG — WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center general surgeons Dr. Shawna Grimm and Dr. Warner Wang both reached the milestone of completing 1,000 robotic assisted surgeries each. Grimm and Wang utilize da Vinci Xi technology to perform robotic-assisted procedures at Camden Clark.The robotic surgeries are still done by...
Teen of the Week: Parkersburg High School junior Catherine Hayes considers career path
PARKERSBURG — At just 17 years old, Parkersburg High School junior Catherine Hayes has already developed an impressive array of interests and achievements. She has hands-on experience caring for alpacas, she is editor-in-chief of the PHS newspaper The Journal, she’s a member of the PHS Choir where she sings in chamber, a capella and women’s ensemble and is a member of the PHS crew team.
Settlement reached for inmate death at North Central Regional Jail
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A man named Zachary Bailey from Parkersburg was arrested and put into the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County in July 2019. Less than three hours after he was booked, he died. His family sued and this week, they were awarded a settlement of one...
Marshall theatre department announces 2024-25 season
Marshall University’s Department of Theatre and Dance has announced its 2024-25 production schedule. The two main shows for the fall semester include “A Doll’s House” and “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!).” Shows planned for the spring semester are “Sylvia” and “The SpongeBob Musical.”
Charleston man arrested in Huntington for threatening bar patrons and officer, records say
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A Charleston man was arrested at a downtown Huntington bar Wednesday night after bragging about shooting people, assaulting women and making threats towards an officer, court records said. Jeremy Wayne Hudson, 46, was taken into custody after authorities received reports of threatening behavior at St....
Bethlehem Temple’s annual Adopt-a-Student event provides essential support for local families
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — An annual event that has helped hundreds of people for more than three decades was held today in North Wheeling. Ensuring a child has everything they need to return to school can often be very stressful for families. Luckily, in the Ohio Valley, organizations like the Bethlehem Apostolic Temple are here […]
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