Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:41 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:41:36 GMT
Courtesy: American Red Cross
A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, killing over 50 people, including children. It also demolished an elementary school and reduced home to piles of splintered wood.
A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, killing over 50 people, including children. It also demolished an elementary school and reduced home to piles of splintered wood.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:44 AM EDT2013-05-21 08:44:41 GMT
Our warmest day of the next week pushes temperatures towards 90 degrees in some places. With the daytime heating, an afternoon/evening thunderstorm exists for the area. The cold front begins to push through
The West Virginia University baseball team remained in Oklahoma following its regular season finale at Oklahoma State. That is because the Big 12 tournament is set to begin Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
Devastating tornadoes just missed the WVU baseball team in Oklahoma. They did their part to help by purchasing clothing and other supplies to hand out to victims. (Photo Courtesy: @WVUBaseball via twitter)
Monday, May 20 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:10:53 GMT
There's already been one close call in Arden when three people were stranded in the Tygart Valley River, and the Barbour County Sheriff's Department hopes that's as bad as it gets this year.
There's already been one close call in Arden when three people were stranded in the Tygart Valley River, and the Barbour County Sheriff's Department hopes that's as bad as it gets this year.
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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:00:38 GMT
A former and a current West Virginia University employee have filed a federal lawsuit.
A former and a current West Virginia University employee have filed a federal lawsuit saying the university's board of governors and others failed to restore their reputations following an academic integrity investigation that didn't find misconduct.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:29:48 GMT
NEW HAVEN, WV (AP) — Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
NEW HAVEN, WV (AP) — Felman Production LLC plans to temporarily idle one of three electric arc furnaces at its ferroalloys plant in New Haven and lay off union workers.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:23:48 GMT
Don Arnwine, the national director for McManis Consulting, says he uses the "media test" to find out the efficiency of a company's board of directors."If a board is often in the news, there's trouble in River City."
Don Arnwine, the national director for McManis Consulting, says he uses the "media test" to find out the efficiency of a company's board of directors."If a board is often in the news, there's trouble in River City," said the former president/CEO of Charleston Area Medical Center.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:57 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:57:34 GMT
Family financial specialist Ron Hatfield warns against racking up debt. He says graduates should pay down school debts, then focus on building a savings account.
Family financial specialist Ron Hatfield warns against racking up debt. He says graduates should pay down school debts, then focus on building a savings account to cover six to nine months of living expenses.
The Charleston Area Alliance's Elevations Professional Women's Network is looking ahead at what is sure to be a hot topic this legislative session: education.
Patricia Kusimo, president of The Education Alliance, will speak at the next Elevations luncheon, scheduled for noon Feb. 6 at the Holiday Inn in South Charleston. Kusimo will talk about the education audit that was released last year and how to enhance education for the state's children.
Kusimo has been a classroom teacher, an associate college professor, an educational researcher, a business owner, an author and a professional developer. When needed, she has worn the hats of community activist, impromptu legislative lobbyist, tutor, mentor and vocal advocate in order to improve the education of young people in West Virginia, especially African American and low-income children.
Kusimo graduated with bachelor's degree in mathematics from Hampton University, a master's degree in education from Pepperdine University and a doctoral degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University.
The event begins at 11:45 a.m. with check-in and informal networking, followed by lunch at noon. Reservations are $30 for members and $40 for non-members through Jan. 31. Prices increase by $10 for registrants after that date.
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