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n area teacher has been nominated for a national award, and a local “Souper Bowl” food drive tackles hunger in time for the big game. Here’s the 411 from communities around the region, including Belle, St. Albans and Charleston.
Teacher Award: A teacher at Riverside High School has been nominated for a national award. English teacher Jennifer Allen was selected for the National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year award, according to a press release. Tonya Crist, a parent of one of Allen’s students, nominated her for the honor. Crist says she watched her children “blossom under [Allen’s] guidance and become strong, independent young adults ready to face the world and achieve their dreams.” Allen joins teachers from around the country, including three others from West Virginia, who have been nominated for this year’s award.
Souper Bowl: The St. Albans Ministry Alliance is helping neighbors in need through its annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. The initiative, organized by the national nonprofit Tackle Hunger, takes place around the time of the Super Bowl football game. Donations collected locally benefit the St. Albans Food Pantry. Collections of cans of soup and other non-perishable items will be accepted through Feb. 8. More information is available on the St. Albans Ministry Alliance Facebook page.
City Jobs: The city of Charleston is hiring. The municipality has several job openings across various departments. At the time of this writing, the city is seeking candidates to fill open positions for ground maintenance, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, street maintenance worker, traffic signal specialist, and truck driver. Wages vary by position, but start at $14.50 per hour. Anyone interested in applying for a job can fill out an online application.
