CHARLESTON, W.Va. — County school superintendents from more than 30 counties have submitted requests with the state School Building Authority for funding in the next ‘needs’ cycle. Andy Neptune (WVSBA) SBA Executive Director Andy Neptune said there will be stiff competition because the SBA returns to a regular level of funding this year, approximately $54 million.…
CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — The U.S. Forest Service has issued burning ban for the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area of the Monongahela National Forest. Aaron Kendall is the Forest Fire Management Officer for the Monongahela National Forest and said the extremely dry conditions are part of the reason for the ban. However, it was issued for the…
CHARLESTON. W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered the formation of a task force to help address and mitigate a wave of school threat across the state. Gov. Jim Justice In the past week, schools all across West Virginia have been forced to deal with a myriad of potential threats of violence. None of the…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Latest data is showing that the Mountain State’s tourism performance for last year is reaching record breaking numbers, with the industry’s total economic impact approaching $9 billion. Tourism officials say that visitor volume for 2023 reached 75 million. It was reported that these visitors spent approximately $6.3 billion in the state last year,…
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — An Upshur County couple has been sentenced in connection with two shaken baby deaths in 2022. Thomas Cunnigham, 29, and Ciera Gillespie, 27, had a one-year-old and a two-year-old that died at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital about six weeks apart in 2022 from what doctors said was shaken baby syndrome. Cunningham was given…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Police issued a campus warning for a domestic violence incident that occurred in the University Place parking garage located on University Avenue. The incident earlier this week did not involve university employees or students. On Tuesday, officers arrived within minutes of the call and found the victim and suspect had fled the…
KINGWOOD, W.Va. –– Preston High School and Preston County Schools Central were on “hold” today because of a social media threat. Superintendent Brad Martin said authorities are working with law enforcement to investigate. On “hold” means all doors are locked with students and personnel inside and no outdoor activities. Martin said the “hold” condition allows…
BELINGTON, W.Va. –– A 28-year old Belington woman has been charged with child abuse and child neglect. She is accused of hitting one child and failing to report injuries to another. Deputies with the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department responded Sunday the home of Jenny Peters on River Avenue and learned she had been in a…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State residents who pay their full vehicle personal property taxes before Oct. 1 will receive the entire amount back in the form of a credit when they file their 2024 state income tax returns early next year. Larry Pack The rebate is part of a package of tax cuts the state legislature passed…
NEW MARTINSVILLE, W.Va. — The controversy over possible school closings in Wetzel County will not be going away anytime soon. The Wetzel County Board of Education in a special meeting Friday voted to set a deadline of December 31st to decide on the future of the county’s four high schools. Superintendent Cassie Porter has been charged…