Layoffs Hit Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office
The Nicholas County Sheriff’s Office recently laid off 4 officers as it tries to trim $600,000 from the budget, and this week let another 4 officers go. The department is down to 18 uniformed...
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WV First Lady Leaves Education Post
West Virginia first lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin has retired as president of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. She had served at the college for 33 years, including the past 15 as president....
Former Teacher Enters Plea
A former Kanawha County teacher pleads guilty to illegally purchasing a firearm for a person she knew was a convicted felon. Prosecutors say Former Washington High School math teacher 39 year old Jennifer Napier...
Judge: Likely to Approve Freedom Industries’ Bankruptcy Deal
A judge says he’s looking to approve Freedom Industries’ $2.5 million bankruptcy deal. Judge Ronald Pearson spoke favorably of the plan this week pushed by Freedom Industries, the state Department of Environmental Protection and...
Hurricane Skate Park Closes; One Group Wants to Reopen It
The City of Hurricane’s skate park inside Hurricane City Park has been torn down. Mayor Scott Edwards says city officials decided to close the park due to complaints about vulgar graffiti, litter, foul language...
Marshall to Raise Tuition
Earlier this week we learned that the Public Service Commission approved a tuition increase for schools including West Virginia University and West Virginia State, and now the Marshall University Board of Governors has approved...
