Jury convicts Jackson woman in husband’s murder
A Jackson County woman, Robin Ladd, 46, was convicted of first degree murder in the 1998 death of her husband, Richard Ladd, 47, by a Wood County jury after four hours of deliberation. She faces a life term with mercy recommendation and appeal noted. two conspiracy counts add 1 to 5 years each.
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Condition of police officer upgraded in Norfolk shooting
Norfolk police said Officer Robert Testa was upgraded to fair condition after surgery for gunshot wounds received during a Friday robbery at Chartway Federal Credit Union. Testa, a 10 year veteran, remains hospitalized with possible additional surgery and said to be in good spirits.
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Chartway Federal Credit Union
Southern Shopping Center
Tax amendment on ballot aims to fund redevelopment tools
Supporters say Amendment One creates a local tax increment financing mechanism to fund redevelopment without new debt. Proponents argue it offers a tool for essential projects like water lines roads and sewer upgrades while future county revenue is redirected to support development. Labor leaders back the measure citing job creation and a detailed project structure approved by the Legislature and endorsed by AFL CIO figures.
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Bob Wise
Brian Kastick
Transfers Under New Law Split Two West Virginia Schools
About 60 students from VanDevender Junior High and Barnes Elementary in Parkersburg and Fairmont will transfer to other public schools next fall under the No Child Left Behind Act. The law allows students in schools failing to meet state standards for two consecutive years to move at no cost, with tutoring and services for those who stay. VanDevender improved, raising the share above the 50th percentile from 49% to 52% and reducing those below the 25th percentile from 22% to 19%. Barnes rose from 37% to 46% above the median, and dropped below-25th percentile from 25% to 22%. Barnes credits a reading program, with math added this fall, plus after‑school tutoring and daily one-on-one time. Parents and teachers defend the program and oppose the federal label of low performance as not reflecting local efforts.
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Barnes
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US Department of Education
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State Department of Education
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Peterman
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Barnes’ Parent Teacher Organization
State eyes Tamarack style center in Northern Panhandle
State officials weigh a Tamarack like center in Wheeling amid traffic studies showing higher interstate volumes there. Dickerson of the Turnpike Authority cites Beckley Tamarack's success and says a Victorian mall off the interstate could lure out of state visitors. decision expected in six to twelve months.
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Dave Dickson
Wheeling
Dickinson
West Virginia
Beckley
State Turnpike Authority
Tamarack
Dickirson
Doctors push liability safeguards before doctor mutual program
West Virginia doctors seek more liability protections and state funding before creating a physicians mutual insurance plan. The West Virginia State Medical Association urged reforms on the final day of its meeting at The Greenbrier, noting BRIM enrollment, premiums, and the need to shift risk to a third party rather than mandate a doctor run coverage.
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West Virginia State Medical Association
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Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
Ahmed Faheem
Tals
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