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Despite dissent, Fayette BOE passes resolution to support facilities plan
By Sarah Plummer, The Register-Herald
FAYETTEVILLE — In a room tense with exasperated sighs, whispers and head shaking, the Fayette County Board of Education voted Monday to pass a resolution to support proposed changes to the Comprehensive Education Facilities Plan.
The resolution stated, "The Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan amendment submitted to both the State Board of...
White House honors West Virginia educator
By Laura Haight, The Charleston Gazette-Mail
Teaching science was not in Maureen Miller’s original plan, but after she lost her job as an exercise physiologist when the company closed, she decided to make a career change.
To combine her love of science and children, Miller went back to college and now teaches science at Hurricane Middle School.
The White House recognized Miller’s passion and commitment to...
Rainelle transitions to normalcy, students return to school
By Carrie Hodousek, WV MetroNews
RAINELLE, W.Va. — Things are getting back to normal in Greenbrier County as students head back to school Monday and the Town of Rainelle begins the rebuilding process following the historic June flood.
Rainelle Mayor Andy Pendleton says the construction of new homes in her town is “uplifting.”
“There’s days that I get so down. I can’t stand it and then I...
State is No. 3 in bullying problems
By Pamela Pritt, Register-Herald Reporter
In spite of its relatively high ranking for both anti-bullying policies and laws, West Virginia is ranked third overall in bullying problems, according to a WalletHub survey by Richie Bernardo.
West Virginia's total score was 58.93, just behind Michigan at 60.18 and Louisiana at 59.34. The Mountain State was ranked 6th for bullying prevalence, 20th for bullying impact and...
Justice wins Kessler endorsement for governor
By David Gutman, The Charleston Gazette-Mail
Jim Justice has the support of one of the two men he defeated in the Democratic primary for governor; the other is holding off.
State Senate Minority Leader Jeff Kessler, who came in third in the May primary, endorsed Justice this week, saying that he wished Justice was “a little more progressive” but that he would be a necessary check should the Legislature remain...