KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, is licensed by […]
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An inside look at Laurel Academy, a private school in Terra Alta
EDITOR’S NOTE: Laurel Academy recently sued the Preston County Board of Education, alleging it has harassed and defamed the school. On the advice of her attorney, Kristine Ayers-Cline did not […]
Fairmont Regional closure part of national trend
Smaller, regional facilities can’t compete with larger providers The pending closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center is another example of an ongoing health care trend where smaller, rural hospitals are […]
Rock on: Adventure WV hosts climbing competition
Adventure WV hosted a bouldering competition Sunday at the WVU Student Rec Center, giving new and experienced climbers a chance to show off their skills. Clockwise from top: Anna Kurov […]
The power of reading: Appalachian Prison Ministries hosts book wrapping session
A good book is freeing. A good book is liberating. And the words, ideas, observations and narratives contained therein can set any soul to soaring — no matter one’s physical […]
SHINE Campaign works to remove stigma of child sexual abuse
Child abuse happens to one out of 10 children, according to Stacy Deel, but it doesn’t define a person. Deel is the director of operations and communications for the West […]
WVU Extension, food pantry provide nutrition through poultry project
Wyoming County is nestled between the steep mountains of southern West Virginia with equally steep economic struggles. When Arnold Simonse kept seeing the same families every month at the Itmann […]
Cinderella Project accepting donations
REEDSVILLE — Just in time for prom season, WV Caring’s Cinderella Project is set for noon-2 p.m. March 14 at the organization’s Encore Resale Shop on W.Va. 7 in Reedsville. […]
Cyclist’s death draws attention to distracted driving
Glancing down to check a text while driving may seem harmless, but it’s illegal and can be deadly; as it recently was when cyclist Robin Ames, 37, was struck and […]
Morgantown approves classification study
The city of Morgantown will pay GovHR, a consulting and executive recruiting firm based in Illinois, to ensure it is what City Manager Paul Brake describes as an “employer of […]
