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…]
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As many Americans deck the halls, others find their place within a season counter to their culture
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…]
Pocahontas Counties favorites make WV Living’s 2018 ‘Best of West Virginia’
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…]
West Virginia State Police superintendent discusses footage of teen beating
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…]
10 things to know: Thursday, December 6
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…]
At the Mac’s Toy Fund workshop, hundreds of dolls brought back to life for Christmas
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…]
Spacecraft programmed at IV&V Facility in White Hall approaches asteroid 1.2 billion miles away
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…]
Register now for 2019 WVPA Legislative Lookahead — Jan 4 at W.Va. Culture Center
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — Media from across West Virginia will visit the West Virginia Culture Center at the Capitol Complex on Friday, Jan. 4, for the West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Lookahead, a series of seminars that preview the top issues in the state. “We encourage all media in West Virginia to register[Read More…]
West VIrigina Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission names Loughry vacancy applicants
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…]
Bush’s Points of Light Foundation helps Parkersburg volunteer center
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Points of Light Foundation — founded by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 — helped the Volunteer Action Center in Parkersburg. Bush created the foundation as a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., to promote the spirit of volunteerism. In his 1989[Read More…]
