By Greg KozeraFor Thoughts to Ponder Tonight in Morgantown, Lynnda and I had dinner with Dr. T, an old dear friend and mentor. We are here to see our granddaughter run in a college track meet tomorrow. She goes to college in Pennsylvania. Dr. T and I communicate periodically by[Read More…]
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Marshall University gifted fiber-optic cable worth $3.8 million
By Amber PhippsFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Marshall University announced it received a gift which granted access to fiber-optic cable worth $3.8 million during the annual scholarship Thursday. The dinner was held at the Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center in Vienna and featured hundreds of current and former[Read More…]
City manager cautions against vandalism at city park
By Charles OwensFor Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — Bluefield City Manager Cecil Marson is asking area residents to enjoy all of the assets at city park, but is also cautioning against acts of vandalism. While the city is gearing up for a busy spring and summer season at Lotito Park,[Read More…]
Why Not West Virginia Coal? Why Not Now?
By Chris Hamilton, PresidentFor West Virginia Coal Association There are moments when events strip away the luxury of theory and force a return to first principles. This is one of those moments. Recently, President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to strengthen America’s coal supply chains and reinforce the[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president nears end of ‘Welcome Home Tour’ with planned stops in 6 southern West Virginia counties
By Shauna JohnsonFor WVU, Today WHAT: West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson will visit Cabell, Fayette, Mason, Putnam, Wayne and Wyoming counties as he closes in on the conclusion of his “Welcome Home Tour” of the Mountain State. WHO: President Benson, University alumni and supporters, and local and community leaders WHEN: May 6-8 WHERE:[Read More…]
Lawyer: ‘Zero indication’ of cover up in ambulance dragging death of John Lucas
By Matthew YoungFor HDMedia While the investigation remains ongoing into the death of John Curtis Lucas, the 45-year-old Elkview man who was dragged by an ambulance for nearly 2 miles and later died, family attorney Scott Summers said they now know what happened. In a lengthy Facebook message posted to the Summers[Read More…]
White Hall students stun autism nonprofit with fundraising effort
By Esteban FernandezFor Times West Virginian Fairmont — Kindergarteners at White Hall Elementary raised $1,600 this week for a nonprofit that provides autism support. They did it by selling lemonade. “It’s amazing,” Whitney Price, founder of Unpuzzled Parents Connect, said. “Even if they wouldn’t have raised any money for us,[Read More…]
REACHH Family Resource Center in Hinton To Hold Open House Friday, May 1
By Felisha HartwellFor REACHH Family Resource Center, Inc Hinton – Leaders of the REACHH Family Resource Center, Inc. at 411 Temple Street in Hinton, W.Va., would like to invite the community to attend a 12 noon Open House on Friday, May 1, to showcase the non-profit’s recent renovations and new[Read More…]
Made of Strong Material: Victims of sexual assault participate in Denim Day event in Parkersburg
By Brett DunlapFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Parkersburg – People from around the community gathered Wednesday in downtown Parkersburg to let the victims of sexual assault know that there are many out there who believe them and support them. Around 40 people gathered at Bicentennial Park to commemorate Denim[Read More…]
Justices newly claim $500M+ in damages in amped up Greenbrier business empire defense
By Mike TonyFor HDMedia Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., and his family are doubling down in their fight to preserve their control of the historic Greenbrier Resort and web of related properties. Representing the Justice family, Charleston-based attorney Steven Ruby on Wednesday filed an amended complaint claiming new allegations against a[Read More…]
