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West Virginia Superintendent says she’s relocating students because she can’t have students “sitting on chemical waste site”
A recent Decision by the Wetzel County Board of Education to close Paden City High School has left many upset. Parents, staff, students, and community members were outside the Wetzel County BOE building Wednesday morning fighting to save their school.
Classes at a West Virginia school will relocate over toxic groundwater fears
Classes at a small West Virginia school will be relocated this fall, two years after the town’s contaminated groundwater was added to a national cleanup priority list. Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced the move Tuesday for students, faculty and staff at Paden City High School. They will relocate to existing schools in nearby New Martinsville when classes resume in August.
Bridgeport student wins 2024 Frank Loria Memorial Scholarship
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A Bridgeport High School student is being recognized as 2024′s winner of the Frank Loria Memorial Scholarship. This year’s winner is Aiden Sparks. The scholarship is awarded annually by the Clarksburg Columbian Club as part of the Frank Loria Awards Banquet. The awards banquet...
Fairmont State prepares to host 2024 Governor’s Honors Academy
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WDTV) - Fairmont State University is hosting more than 100 West Virginia high school seniors for the 2024 Governor’s Honors Academy. The Governor’s Honors Academy is a three-week, summer residential program funded by the state legislature. This year will be FSU’s third summer hosting the GHA.
BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS: Liberty vs. Philip Barbour (17th annual Byrd Shootout)
Macon Rollans brings you the highlights of a summer high school basketball matchup between the Liberty Mountaineers and the Philip Barbour Colts on June 11, 2024 as part of the 17th annual Byrd Shootout.
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