HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — On Halloween weekend, huge “Walking Dead” fan David McGee will drag a leg down South for the massive “Walker Stalker Con Atlanta,” a celebration of all things zombie. On Sunday, he got a hometown start as McGee and his best zombie girl, Janet Dooley, joined a couple dozen[Read More…]
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Sabraton to get latest ‘Little Free Library’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Deckers Creek Trail might at first seem like the last place to check out a library book, but the MOMS Club of Morgantown and Friends Of Deckers Creek have other plans. The two groups partnered to bring a Little Free Library to Sabraton. Volunteers worked to stain[Read More…]
Some stunning views of Bridge Day 2015
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‘Donald Trumpkin’ appears at annual drop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 1,200 students from 39 schools combined learning and seasonal fun Thursday at Appalachian Power Park at the 17th annual Capital City Pumpkin Drop. The event was sponsored by BridgeValley Community and Technical College, and faculty and staff from the South Charleston school served as judges for[Read More…]
Columbus replica ships float into Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Replicas of two of Christopher Columbus’ ships — the Nina and the Pinta — made their way Thursday to Charleston, where they’ll be docked for more than a week, giving residents the chance to tour the historically accurate ships. The Columbus Foundation — which takes the ships “all[Read More…]
Fairmont kids have a gooey time at school
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Third- and fourth-grade students at a local elementary school have been using a common denominator throughout the week as a learning tool for different subjects. That common thing just happens to be the “Goosebumps” book series written by R.L. Stine. Jayenne Elementary teacher Morgan Hostutler said she[Read More…]
Greek church’s ‘old pros’ carry on kibbee tradition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jenna Bsharah and Lorena Ammar share many things — the same birth year, a lifelong membership to the St. George Orthodox Cathedral, a friendship so old they’ve lost count of its length. At the age of 90, the two recently got together to share in an activity[Read More…]
City building gargoyles returning to Parkersburg
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Two familiar faces are returning to Parkersburg. Organizers are raising $900 to buy and transport two gargoyles that were on old city hall at Fifth and Market streets, which was demolished in September 1980. “I’d be surprised if we don’t get a response,” said Bob Enoch, president[Read More…]
Tent City rises for WVU homecoming
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Mountainlair Plaza is home to the second annual Tent City as the Mountaineers students get excited for homecoming week. Students started setting up their tents Monday morning, Oct. 5, and are sleeping outside for the rest of the week. “I wasn’t part of it last year, but[Read More…]
Helicopter aids in AEP high-wire act
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