By BRETT DUNLAP [email protected] Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Visitors from throughout the community came Sunday to honor the cultures of the world and to kick off the Christmas season at the Blennerhassett Museum’s annual Trees of Our Heritage event and exhibit opening. The museum, located at 137[Read More…]
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“No Shave November” a growing initiative
By Samantha Cronk The Journal staff writer MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — What do Ron Burgundy, Hulk Hogan, Magnum P.I. and the men of “Duck Dynasty” have in common? Facial hair that’s as famous as the people and characters themselves. For most, November signifies the beginning of the holiday season and the[Read More…]
Charleston Daily Mail column explores cracker job outlook
Business Editor Jared Hunt reports on the need for a skilled workforce if a cracker plant materializes in Wood County: “…Cleaning out the notebook following last week’s landmark announcement that Brazilian conglomerate Odebrecht is making plans to build an ethylene cracker and three other polyethylene plants in Wood County: David[Read More…]
10 things to know for Monday, Nov. 18, from The Associated Press
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. `THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD’S GONE’ Michael Perdun of Washington,[Read More…]
Times-West Virginian checks reader interest in political races
Politics in state could get interesting FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Come next fall, West Virginia may elect the first female senator ever to represent the Mountain State. We say that because the two major contenders are now U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, a Democrat…[Read More…]
Register-Herald of Beckley supports drug initiative
Wyoming County’s addition to High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area long overdue BECKLEY, W.Va. — Another tool was added to Wyoming County’s arsenal for the continuing fight against drugs in that county. Rep. Nick Rahall announced Wednesday that Wyoming will be added to the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA),[Read More…]
A profile to make you pause
Love this photo on Twitter by Samantha Perry, editor of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. She says: “Ready to attack an invading squirrel.” Follow @BDTPerry.
Crowds jam Meadowbrook Mall for grand re-opening
By Darlene Taylor-Morgan Exponent-Telegram Staff Writer BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — A grand reopening celebration drew hundreds of people to the Meadowbrook Mall Saturday with celebrity appearances, refreshments and entertainment on tap for shoppers. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentation of two charitable contributions kicked off festivities to mark the completion[Read More…]
Morgan courthouse heated, cooled by unique geothermal system
By Tricia Lynn Strader Special to The Journal BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — After many months of setbacks, the Morgan County Courthouse’s geothermal heating and cooling system was repaired this summer, and is now automated. The energy-efficient, water-sourced heating and cooling system is different from a typical geothermal system in a[Read More…]
Marlinton fire worries other city officials
by Jeremiah Shelor STAFF WRITER CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — After a blaze broke out in downtown Marlinton in the early morning on Nov. 10, leaving seven families homeless. In the aftermath, firefighters in other towns across the region remain vigilant, looking to protect the numerous historic structures in the area. Older[Read More…]
