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Capito provides update on border security funding, NIL reform

CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a ...

Langrehr chosen to lead West Virginia Northern Community College

WHEELING — West Virginia Northern Community College has selected Dr. Andrew Langrehr as its ninth president following a national search. Langrehr, currently vice chancellor for academic affairs at St. Louis Community College, will assume the position in August after the retirement of ...

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ALLEY CLOSED INDEFINITEL STEUBENVILLE — The alley behind 514 and 518 Union Avenue will be closed until further notice due to a sink hole. City officials report the lines that need fixed are on private property and are the property owner's responsibility, so the alley will remain closed to traffic until the repairs are done. RAILWAY SAFETY ACT ADVANCES WASHINGTON — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has advanced the Railway Safety Act, sponsored by Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA), as part of the broader BUILD America 250 Act, sending the measure to the House ...

Gorman reflects on first year as JVS superintendent

BLOOMINGDALE — As Ted Gorman completes his first year as superintendent of the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School, he says the experience has been both rewarding and energizing. “It has been a great first year,” Gorman said. “I have really enjoyed getting to know our students, ...

Hardesty: W.Va. public school systems must embrace school choice

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Board of Education President Paul Hardesty said that since school choice continues to be supported by Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the Legislature, county systems need to make themselves the most appealing school choice option of all. Speaking during the state Board ...