Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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Police Investigation, Legislation Focus Of Governor’s Briefing
Questions continue to surround the traffic stop of a state Cabinet secretary last week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState Board of Education Reviews Teacher Pay, Middle School In Monthly Meeting
Advocates are calling for a pay raise for the state’s teachers, and a middle school in Barbour County gets a state review.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPay Raise, PEIA, Tax Cut Bills Pass Senate And House
On Saturday, the House of Delegates met in an extended session and took up several major bills. This was an effort to shore up the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSenate Education Advances Bill To Raise New Teacher Pay
Senate Bill 204 would raise the base pay for teachers with less than eight years of experience. Sen. Charles Trump, R-Morgan, said attracting new teachers with competitive pay is the state’s best bet at filling vacancies.
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Teacher Aides To Pay Increases, House Education Vice Chair Talks Priorities For Legislative Session
During the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead on Friday, Vice Chair of House Education Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, outlined a few of the education priorities that will be addressed during the 2022 West Virginia Legislative session.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHundreds Attend First Education Forum Before Special Session
Hundreds of West Virginia residents attended the state's first public hearing to prepare for an upcoming special legislative session to address education…
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