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Charleston retiree blazes trail in snazzy 3-wheeler
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kenny Williams may not seem like the most likely guy in the Charleston area to be the first to own a Polaris Slingshot, the sleek new futuristic-looking three-wheeled roadster that a Car and Driver reviewer described as “Mad Max’s Saturn Ion.” “I’m 77 — you know, a teenager,”[Read More…]
Charleston turns out for Ringling’s fading stars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hundreds converged on the Charleston Town Center for the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Elephant Brunch on Thursday. Parents, children and a host of onlookers joined Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and a coterie of clowns for the pachyderm picnic as the giant creatures paraded through town.[Read More…]
Comedian puts on the dog for Morgantown students
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The auditorium of University High School was host to a very different kind of show Wednesday, April 22. Florida native Johnny Peers, accompanied by 21 canine companions, presented the Muttville Comix, a comedy show featuring various acts with various breeds including basset hounds and Chihuahuas. The show[Read More…]
Buckhannon to go a little ape with downtown mural
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Monkeys are coming to Traders Alley in Buckhannon. Specifically, a large mural depicting whimsical simians will be installed on the side of a building in the alley as part of the Art26201 project, which aims to bring art to public places in the community. A mural to[Read More…]
Marshall group starts Pride Week with ‘marriages’
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Marshall University LAMBDA Society represented the gay community Monday by unofficially marrying couples to start off Pride Week. West Virginia became one of 37 states to legalize gay marriage Oct. 9, 2014. Britta Aquirre, vice president of the LAMBDA Society, said anyone could be married, and to[Read More…]
Capital grounds in full color
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The grounds of the state capital complex in are full bloom as the flower beds around the Capitol offer visitors a colorful welcome.
Wheeling Suspension Bridge’s popularity endures
WHEELING, W.Va. — Though it’s been hanging around for 166 years, people still get a kick of out seeing the Wheeling Suspension Bridge. Frank O’Brien, executive director of the Wheeling Convention and Visitors Bureau, said while tourists generally do not drive long distances just to see the span, once visitors[Read More…]
Philippi displays first phase of Sago Mine Memorial
PHILIPPI, W.Va. — The first phase of the Sago Mine Memorial is complete, according to Philippi Main Street Director Tammy Stemple. That initial phase resulted in a bronze piece depicting miners awaiting rescue. The finished bronze piece is currently on display in the window of Mullens & Mullens Law Office[Read More…]
Charleston prof takes a whack at exam week stress
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