The Herald-Dispatch Special Reports RSS 2009-11-08T01:43:40-05:00 urn:uuid:3e0719a2-4a16-4c83-965f-78689d71741a Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. Gun trafficking triggers crime in area CURTIS JOHNSON http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0419_Guns 2009-04-18T22:20:38-04:00 <p>Guns that find their way elsewhere from West Virginia are said by authorities to contribute to crime both in other places and here. GRAPHICS, MORE COVERAGE.</p> Solutions? Gun-control debate rages on CURTIS JOHNSON http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0419_GunsSide 2009-04-18T21:59:57-04:00 <p>HUNTINGTON -- The gun trafficking issue prompts a tug-of-war between impassioned, polarized viewpoints.</p> The process of buying a gun The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0419_GunsProcess 2009-04-18T21:50:43-04:00 <p>Purchasing a gun in West Virginia is a fairly simple process. </p> Pros vs. Cons: The gun control debate The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0419_GunsProCon 2009-04-18T21:50:43-04:00 <p>Other issues raised by the Brady Campaign regarding regulation of guns and the response by the National Rifle Association: </p> Factors erode area's dental health LAURA WILCOX http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0308_teeth 2009-03-08T15:40:08-04:00 <p>Experts say a lack of education, poor nutrition and widespread soda consumption contribute to bad dental health across the Tri-State. MORE COVERAGE.</p> <p>&#160;</p> Efforts under way to improve care of teeth LAURA WILCOX http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0308_teeth+efforts 2009-03-07T23:10:43-05:00 <p>HUNTINGTON -- In the face of statistics putting West Virginia among the worst for dental health, many people are working to implement change. </p> Dental care guidelines for children and adults 2009/The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0308_teeth_care 2009-03-07T23:10:46-05:00 <p>Check out these recommendations from the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.</p> Metro High School's financial picture 2009/The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0301_finances 2009-02-28T22:41:53-05:00 <p>Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio, is the main model for a science, technology, engineering and math (or STEM) school being developed for Marshall University.</p> Two grades: Mastery or working toward it BILL ROSENBERGER http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0301_grading 2009-02-28T22:41:01-05:00 <p>COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Of all the things Metro High School does differently, its grading system might stand out the most.</p> A different path: A look at Metro High School's curriculum BILL ROSENBERGER http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0301_curriculum 2009-02-28T22:41:19-05:00 <p>The curriculum at Metro Early College High School -- a science, technology, engineering and math school in Columbus, Ohio -- is designed for students to finish the state's high school requirements in two years. The learning experience is divided into two distinct development phases: preparation and access to college. Here are some of the requirements, as listed in an executive summary provided by the school:</p> Legislation could open door for new school BILL ROSENBERGER http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/2009+0301_innovation 2009-02-28T22:41:36-05:00 <p>HUNTINGTON -- Many of the things going on inside the walls of the small Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio, are out of the norm.</p>