Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:43 GMT
There are plenty of activities and festivals to choose from during the Memorial Day Weekend. One of them being the Sixth Annual River City Arts Festival. The festival is held in the "River City" of Rowlesburg. Events
There are plenty of activities and festivals to choose from during the Memorial Day Weekend. One of them being the Sixth Annual River City Arts Festival. The festival is held in the "River City" of Rowlesburg. Events
Friday, May 24 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:17:18 GMT
The Preston County Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in the area. The Health Department sent a sample from a horse in Terra Alta to the West Virginia State Hygienic Lab in South Charleston. Tests
The Preston County Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in the area. The Health Department sent a sample from a horse in Terra Alta to the West Virginia State Hygienic Lab in South Charleston. Tests
Friday, May 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:16:04 GMT
Anyone who drives through Morgantown during rush hour knows there are a lot of people there and that time may be getting even more congested but for good reason. The Census Bureau's population estimates
Anyone who drives through Morgantown during rush hour knows there are a lot of people there and that time may be getting even more congested but for good reason. The Census Bureau's population estimates
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:12:29 GMT
Marie Foster Gnage, president of WVU-P has been named Parkersburg Citizen of the Year and State Citizen of the Year by the West Virginia Elks Association.
Marie Foster Gnage, president of WVU-P has been named Parkersburg Citizen of the Year and State Citizen of the Year by the West Virginia Elks Association.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:11 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:11:22 GMT
Crittenton Services, one of West Virginia's only residential maternity care services for minors, will celebrate the educational achievements of some residents this week.
Crittenton Services, one of West Virginia's only residential maternity care services for minors, will celebrate the educational achievements of some residents this week.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:53 AM EDT2013-05-19 10:53:29 GMT
With the continued growth of its academic programs, Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) announced the establishment of two colleges within the University and named veteran educators as the deans. WJU President
With the continued growth of its academic programs, Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) announced the establishment of two colleges within the University and named veteran educators as the deans.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:00:05 GMT
The Center for Early Learning will house WVU-P's early learning program for children aged 13 months to 6 years and replaces the current one-room center.
The Center for Early Learning will house WVU-P's early learning program for children aged 13 months to 6 years and replaces the current one-room center.
ELKINS, WV -
By KATIE ANDERSON
WBOY General Assignment Reporter
The West Virginia Board of Education fired State Superintendent Jorea Marple earlier this month, and the president of the board indicated that he wanted Randolph County Superintendent James Phares to replace her.
Phares reportedly planned to resign from his Randolph County job at Monday evening's Board of Education meeting, but he did not.
He did, however, release a statement saying that he was humbled to be considered for the position of state superintendent.
"Everybody thinks this all happens overnight, I realize that it doesn't," Phares said. "They'll go through and there will be a process sometime next week. They may have a meeting. If they do, and they ask me to present myself before the board, I shall do that. And then they will make a decision one way or the other."
The West Virginia Board of Education scheduled a special meeting Nov. 21. The president of the board said last week that he will recommend Phares for the state superintendent position at that meeting. However, the agenda was later changed again and the state superintendent position will not be discussed at the meeting. Instead, board members will discuss the findings of a recent audit of the state's schools and what needs to be addressed.