WV House kills education omnibus bill

WV House kills education omnibus bill

The West Virginia House of Delegates voted Tuesday to kill an education omnibus bill that would have provided a pay raise to teachers and school workers, but would also have opened the door to charter schools and private education savings accounts, among other measures opposed by teachers and school workers unions.

Professor: The financial literacy of students should be a top priority

Professor: The financial literacy of students should be a top priority

Courtesy of WVU Today

MORGANTOWN - A professor at West Virginia University said that recently released data detailing that student loan debt is a contributor to a national decline in housing purchases is a red flag that financial literacy among elementary-, secondary- and college-aged students should be treated as a priority.

Addiction program to add location in Eastern Panhandle

Addiction program to add location in Eastern Panhandle

CHARLESTON - West Virginia will expand a state pilot program to address substance use disorder at the local level to a second location as Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that Berkeley and Jefferson counties will be the next site of the initiative.

Colegrove leads Tug past Westside, 49-46

Colegrove leads Tug past Westside, 49-46

NAUGATUCK - Tug Valley freshman big man Ethan Colegrove certainly did not play like a freshman on Saturday night in the 49-46 Panther win over Class AA Westside at the TVHS Gymnasium.

Opinion

Ron Stollings: Health issues remain a priority in West Virginia

Ron Stollings: Health issues remain a priority in West Virginia

Before I was elected to become a state senator for the 7th District, I dedicated my life to becoming a physician. Entering the field showed me that my ultimate goal was to help as many people as possible. Naturally, whenever given the chance, I utilize my platform as a senator to help promote legislation which deals with the health of West Virginia citizens.

Billy Holland: God has placed a dream that exists within each and everyone of us

Billy Holland: God has placed a dream that exists within each and everyone of us

Our destiny is the core of our purpose and constantly urges and drives our responsibility to make sure we are doing everything we can to accomplish our mission. This divine calling fuels our thoughts and imaginations as we ask God to help keep us going forward and to never give up. Once we discover our vision, our goal will not be easy.