African American History Exhibit At Harpers Ferry ‘Closed For Renovation’
An executive order from President Donald Trump called for the removal of national park exhibits with "negative depictions."
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State’s Highest Court Agrees To Hear Case On School Vaccine Requirement Exemptions
The scheduling order, which establishes deadlines for stages of a legal case and ensures timely progress of the proceedings, shows that both parties will have until mid-February to state their cases in writing to the court.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRaleigh County Coal Mine Fatality Is First In 6 Months
Eric Bartram, 41, of Chapmanville, had nearly two decades of experience when he was killed at the Marfork Preparation Plant, according to the operation’s owner, Alpha Metallurgical Resources.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchool Vaccine Lawsuits Consolidated In Raleigh County
Attorney General JB McCuskey requested the suits be consolidated on Aug. 19, arguing that identical issues will be argued throughout both cases and a single judicial response is mandatory.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRaleigh County Judge Upholds Religious Exemption To Vaccine Requirements While Case Continues
The ruling narrowly upholds an executive order issued by Gov. Patrick Morrisey in January, granting religious and philosophical exemptions to the state school vaccination requirements.
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County School Districts Rank Nationally For Improving Student Literacy
State education leaders are drawing attention to nine counties that have improved literacy assessments by more than 3% since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFormer Correctional Officers Sentenced For Southern Regional Jail Inmate Death
Two former correctional officers from the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, were sentenced Wednesday for their roles in an assault that resulted in the death of a pretrial detainee, Quantez Burks, on March 1, 2022. ...
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