By Rick Steelhammer Charleston Gazette CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A two-story, 12-room estate house built for a Charleston lawyer and newspaper publisher in 1852 will be the classroom for “Glenwood and the History of Charleston,” a seminar for students in Marshall’s Graduate Humanities Program and interested members of the public. The[Read More…]
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Menorah lit outside WVU’s Mountainlair
By Daniel Schatz Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Mountaineer Jewish community came together Tuesday evening to celebrate Hanukkah, or the festival of lights. Outside the Mountainlair, people celebrated the Jewish holiday by lighting a 10-foot-tall menorah, singing songs and eating latkes and different kinds of doughnuts. On Hanukkah, the[Read More…]
Air quality problem plagues Eastern Panhandle
By Mary Stortstrom The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A code orange air quality alert was issued by the National Weather Service for Berkeley and Jefferson counties Tuesday, which may mean certain individuals may need to reduce their outdoor activity as the conditions are expected to continue through the end of[Read More…]
Wood County officials hear more about proposed cracker plant
By Brett Dunlap Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – Wood County is where the people who are proposing to build an ethane cracker facility want to be, officials said Monday night. The Area Roundtable held its annual membership meeting at the Blennerhassett Hotel. West Virginia Commerce Secretary Keith Burdette, the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. WHAT COULD HAVE CAUSED METRO-NORTH’S DERAILMENT The train’s[Read More…]
Woman drives eight hours to rescue W.Va. dogs
By Anne Elgin Bluefield Daily Telegraph WAR, W.Va. — The barking from multiple dogs could be heard up and down Warrior Mine Road as a dog rescuer from Indiana worked to save the canines. Jeannie Renninger of Whitley County, Ind., drove eight hours on Sunday to reach McDowell County after[Read More…]
University celebrates Eastern Panhandle investments
By Erika Elaine Wells The Jounal of Martinsburg CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials joined the American Public University System on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate more than $100 million of revitalization in Charles Town and Ranson. Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith, Ranson Mayor David Hamill, and[Read More…]
Marshall’s indoor athletic center takes shape
By John Gibb Charleston Daily Mail HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The city skyline is changing as a new state-of-the-art facility is being constructed on the campus of Marshall University. The final truss was being installed on a new indoor athletic facility late last month with construction directly behind Joan C. Edwards[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Dec. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. SPEEDING TRAIN CRASH RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT SAFETY MEASURES[Read More…]
Marshall’s Herd will travel to Rice
By Grant Traylor Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — For the first time in 11 years, Marshall fans will get to see the Herd take part in a conference championship game. Seeing it live, though? Well, that will take a bit of work. It was announced on Sunday evening that Rice will serve[Read More…]