By ADRANISHA STEPHENS The Journal HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) partnered with Harpers Ferry National Historical Park for a one-mile guided hike exploring the rich African American history of Harpers Ferry. Participants had the opportunity to learn about Storer College, the Niagara Movement and John Brown’s Raid.[Read More…]
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Confederation conversation, monumental questions arise in Lewisburg
By SARAH RICHARDSON Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — On Aug. 12 of this year, protests against the removal of a statue depicting Confederate general Robert E. Lee turned violent in Charlottesville, VA, triggering a national debate over whether or not monuments erected in memory of Confederate troops should remain standing.[Read More…]
2017 Forest Festival continues this week
By BROOKE BINNS The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — The 81st Mountain State Forest Festival offered activities for children of all ages on Sunday. The MSFF Children’s Parade featured a variety of football teams as the theme “Are you Ready for Some Football?” was prominently featured during the parade and the[Read More…]
From Your Eyes to Your Ears… WVU Magazine unleashes Sparked, a new podcast
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — You’ve read our magazine. Now you can experience it in an auditory realm. Sparked is a podcast of West Virginia University Magazine that is all about the people who are changing Appalachia’s future for the better. We know you’ve heard about our challenges. But there’s more to[Read More…]
30th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest set for Oct. 21
BUFFALO, W.Va. — The 30th Annual Buffalo Octoberfest is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m until 5 p.m. and organizers are promising family fun and guaranteeing free parking, free admission, and many free activities. The event is held on the historic 5-acre grounds of the Buffalo Shopping Center, which organizers said once housed the largest[Read More…]
Note to readers about the Charleston Gazette-Mail Monday editions
Staff report Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As previously announced, the Gazette-Mail will no longer print a physical copy of the newspaper on Mondays. The change takes effect Monday, when no Monday newspaper will be delivered or sold. The Gazette-Mail will continue to print papers the other six days of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, October 2
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MASS SHOOTING ON LAS VEGAS STRIP DEADLIEST IN MODERN US HISTORY A gunman on the[Read More…]
Road Bond Editorial: The Herald Dispatch of Huntington says vote ‘Yes”
From The Herald-Dispatch of Huntington: Roads initiative merits a ‘yes’ vote to help state Economic growth in West Virginia has been a long, difficult struggle for many decades. The state has long relied on the coal industry as the backbone of its economy, but even that pillar has been weakened[Read More…]
Road Bond Editorial: The Intelligencer of Wheeling says vote ‘Yes’
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling: For years, many West Virginians have complained about the sorry condition of many highways and bridges in our state. We wondered why someone didn’t do something about the problem. Now whether the challenge is addressed is up to us. It would be foolish not to[Read More…]
Road Bond Editorial: Bluefield Daily Telegraph says vote ‘Yes’
From the Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Funds critical for deep south counties There is much good that could come from the passage of the $1.6 billion road bond referendum that will be presented to West Virginia voters on October 7. For starters, the bond would provide $116 million for road improvement[Read More…]
