W.Va. schools close for teacher walkout

Most West Virginia schools — including Mingo and Logan counties — have called off classes for at least tomorrow, one day ahead of a planned walkout by the state’s teachers.

The work stoppage is planned for tomorrow and , over a prolonged impasse with state leaders over pay, benefits and other issues.

Legislators today approved a two-year pay raise of 2 percent the first year and 1 percent the second. Meanwhile, the West Virginia Board of Education held emergency meetings to discuss the looming walkout.

However, at this time, it appears the work stoppage will move forward.