By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Rain, snow or sunshine: No matter. Ski resort towns in West Virginia bustle during the winter season, but a new wave of four-season tourism has invigorated these locales with increased occupancy year-round. Some ski resort towns welcome the bulk of their[Read More…]
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Battle Days 250th celebration to include art show in Point Pleasant, West Virginia
By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune & Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Battle Days celebration will return to Point Pleasant in October, but this year’s event will be much grander. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, which Battle Days commemorates. Among the attractions[Read More…]
Orphaned osprey returned to the wild in Gauley Bridge
By Rick Barbero, The Register-Herald GAULEY BRIDGE, W.Va. — A young osprey discovered by an area photographer has gotten a second chance in the wild after its mother was found to be dead in the nest in Gauley Bridge. Photographer Kim Ayers notified Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) on June[Read More…]
Plan to privatize John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center unifies Marion County state legislative delegation
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The planned privatization of the state’s four long term care facilities appalled members of the Marion County legislative delegation. The Department of Health Facilities announced on July 12 it plans to sell and transfer the license of the state’s four long[Read More…]
Editorial: Kenney Grant worked and learned his way to success
The Herald-Dispatch Kenney Grant, the founder of the Gino’s chain of restaurants, died this week. His passing was a reminder of a generation of Huntington-area entrepreneurs who succeeded through determination and self-education. It’s also a reminder of the need for such people today. As noted by HD Media regional business[Read More…]
Teen raises funds for wheelchair swings
By Edgar Kelley, The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. – When 15-year-old Aidan Lowther started thinking about what he was going to do for his annual 4-H project this summer, he knew wanted to take a different approach. For the past four years, Lowther, who will be a junior at Elkins High[Read More…]
War Paint: Lawsuit over West Virginia Capitol mural project possible
Capitol Building Commission approves renovation projects for Holly Grove, other projects By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia agency that approves improvements to the State Capitol Building and other properties on the Capitol grounds signed off on renovations to the historic Holly[Read More…]
Witsberger named Cass Superintendent
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times CASS, W.Va. — February 1 has become a special date for Frank Witsberger, the new superintendent at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. February 1, 2023, Witsberger officially retired from the Army. and exactly one year later, he became the assistant superintendent at Cass, which[Read More…]
‘I still don’t have closure’: Victims of cemetery headstone scam don’t expect refunds
By Hannah Heiskell, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After her husband’s death, Cheryl Rhodes found herself the subject of a headstone scam. Two years later, she said she’s still grieving — emotionally and financially. “It’s too emotional. I still don’t have closure,” said Rhodes, 68, of Charleston. “But as long[Read More…]
FEMA aid requests accepted until July 22
By Cheryl Keenan, The Fayette Tribune CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Residents in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties have until July 22 to apply for FEMA assistance for damages sustained during the severe storms of April 2-6. According to a press release, FEMA assistance[Read More…]