PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia University at Parkersburg is looking to sell its Downtown Center on Market Street. A public notice is going out today announcing the university is looking for offers on the property in the old W.T. Grant building at 705-707 Market St. West Virginia University President Fletcher[Read More…]
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Parkersburg may be in store for new baseball park
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The company that owns land on Fort Boreman Hill has called a press conference to announce plans regarding a proposed baseball field and multipurpose stadium. The hill was one of the early sites identified as possible locations for a stadium to host an independent Frontier League team[Read More…]
One PRT car, 47 WVU student passengers
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As part of the Mountaineer Week tradition, West Virginia University students competed Monday afternoon to determine which organization or group of friends could cram the most people into one PRT car in the annual PRT Cram. The PRT cars are built to hold 16 people, but for the[Read More…]
Marshall fraternity suspended on hazing allegations
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s Delta Chi fraternity chapter has been suspended on allegations of hazing that took place at the fraternity’s house in September. Established at Marshall in spring 2004, the organization was suspended last week following an investigation that took place after the university received an anonymous tip[Read More…]
Media Literacy: do we need it? YES
An editorial from The Parthenon HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Media literacy is something journalism students at Marshall University are very familiar with. Students learn about sources and what counts as reputable, thus enabling students to later determine if the people they talk to for their future stories can be trusted as legitimate[Read More…]
Those against Tech move should give WVU a chance
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch BECKLEY, W.Va. — When Mountain State University closed its doors at the end of 2012, many believed it would be a death knell for Beckley. And, for sure, there were some slow times. But with a kick-start from the University of Charleston, life was breathed into[Read More…]
Welcome to daylight saving time
An editorial from the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — In the words of no one — ever: It sure is nice that it’s dark by 5 p.m. Welcome to daylight saving time, that annual event that had much of this nation and many European countries turning back the clocks[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Nov. 3
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. FIRST 10 BODIES OF EGYPT PLANE CRASH IDENTIFIED The Russian jet, flying from[Read More…]
Alzheimer’s Association: Know the warning signs this holiday season,
In honor of National Alzheimer’s disease Awareness Month, know the 10 warning signs CHARLESTON, W.Va. – November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and potential warning signs to recognize in yourself or a loved one. The Alzheimer’s Association suggests in addition to a new dessert recipe or family vacation photos,[Read More…]
WV Women Work hoping fundraiser on Friday can help save program
Fundraiser set for 5:30 p.m. Friday at the WVSU EDC Office at 1506 Kanawha Blvd, Charleston – CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Those attending ‘An Evening with West Virginia Women Work’ this week will help determine the future of the nonprofit, which offers tuition free skilled-trades training for women. The event — schedule for 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6th.[Read More…]
