WVU TODAY West Virginia University, including WVU Tech, Potomac State College, Extension offices and WVU Research Corp., will close Monday, following a declaration issued by Gov. Jim Justice proclaiming a state holiday in recognition of Juneteenth. Juneteenth, which is held on June 19 ...
KINGWOOD — The surprise declaration that the state will observe Juneteenth on June 17 has thrown a wrench into county governance. “Our job is to serve the public and if we're not there to serve them, how can we? How are we going to serve? That's what our job is,” Preston County ...
Critical thinking belongs in schools Wow. So many people seem to be hot under the collar about what they call “critical race theory.” I’m pretty well-educated and well-read, and I don’t have the slightest idea what that means. I’ve tried to educate myself about this, but the ...
With the creation of June 19th (“Juneteenth”) as a federal holiday, Democrats have one more claim to be the party of civil rights and equal opportunity for African Americans, though most Republicans also voted for the holiday. That claim has been promoted for decades by a compliant media, ...
MORGANTOWN -- Tracy Jones greeted everyone who walked into one of the back rooms of The Wax Bar by Tracy with audible and visual excitement. Warmth exuded from her smile as she beckoned her guests further in and encouraged them to take a look at the vertically stacked canvases on a table ...
“Emancipation Day.” “Freedom Day.” “Juneteenth Independence Day.” Tomorrow, West Virginia celebrates its first officially recognized Juneteenth after the Legislature passed SCR 4 in March recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Day, and after Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday ...