By JAKE JARVIS NCWV Media CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — More than 60 orchestra members participated in President George H.W. Bush’s funeral Wednesday, but one member had a surprising connection to West Virginia. Master Gunnery Sgt. Aaron Clay, who was born in Fairmont and attended college in the Mountain State, performed at[Read More…]

By AMANDA LARCH The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Iram Kingson doesn’t celebrate Christmas. She and her family don’t exchange gifts or decorate a tree. She may gather with family friends on Thanksgiving and reflect on what she is thankful for, but that doesn’t mean she and her family celebrate it[Read More…]

The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — WV Living has recognized Pocahontas County favorites in the magazine’s annual “Best of West Virginia” list. Snowshoe Mountain Resort won “best ski resort” for the sixth year, and Frostmore Farm in Dunmore won “best maple syrup.” In addition to statewide categories, the 2018 list[Read More…]

By KELSIE LeROSE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Investigation into video of the recent arrest of a 16-year-old male suspect that calls into question the actions of state troopers continues this week. West Virginia State Police Superintendent J.L. Cahill spoke in an interview on West Virginia MetroNews’ Talkline with Hoppy[Read More…]

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. BUSH GOING TO FINAL RESTING PLACE IN TEXAS The 41st president will be taken by[Read More…]

By KABREA JAMES The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. “All you have to do is see a girl grab a doll and smile one time,” Dian Harvey said Tuesday as she sifted through giant buckets of doll clothing. “It hooks you.” Over the course of 16 years, Harvey, the doll coordinator for Mac’s Toy[Read More…]

By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – NASA is finding answers to the origins of the galaxy, the solar system and life itself, and Fairmont is playing a part in this endeavor. Programmers and engineers from the IV&V Facility in White Hall have assisted in programming a spacecraft, the OSIRIS-REx,[Read More…]

By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va.  — Applicants to fill the seat left vacant when convicted former justice Allen Loughry resigned last month were announced on Tuesday by the governor. Monday was the deadline for applicants to apply to the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission to[Read More…]