An editorial from the Sunday Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Around noon Saturday, something important happened, but you may not have noticed. Planet Earth, slightly tilted on its axis, passed the point in its annual orbit at which the northern hemisphere tipped farthest away from the sun, producing the longest night[Read More…]
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Italian steakhouse owner committed to legacy
By Jeremiah Shelor Exponent-Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Located just off Bridgeport Hill Road, the Wonder Bar Steakhouse sits atop a hill overlooking the Clarksburg cityscape. Since the restaurant opened in 1946, many patrons have made their way to the top of that hill to dine at the Wonder Bar,[Read More…]
Santa choppers in for parade
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In this photo from the Sunday Gazette -Mail, Santa Claus waves to a crowd gathered at Oakes Field before the start of the South Charleston Christmas Parade on Saturday. This is the 10th year that Santa Claus arrived via HealthNet helicopter. South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens presented[Read More…]
Doddridge has school just for preschoolers
By Roger Adkins Exponent-Telegram WEST UNION, W.Va. — Doddridge County preschool students have room to spread the fun around now that they have an entire school to themselves. The county’s 70 to 80 preschool students now attend class at the Doddridge County Pre-K Center located at the former Smithburg Grade[Read More…]
Jim Clements graduates his last WVU class
By Alex Lang The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN — President Jim Clements said WVU’s December graduation was bittersweet. Like many of the graduates, his time in Morgantown started four years ago. Also like them, the event brought an end to his WVU career. “I think we will all find that, although[Read More…]
Fire guts historic St. Albans house
By Caitlin Cook Charleston Gazette ST. ALBANS, W.Va. –The oldest house in St. Albans caught fire Friday morning. Located at 2127 Kanawha Terrace, the house dates back to 1818. Known as Rosedale, the house was built on land purchased from George Washington’s niece, Elizabeth, who acquired the land from[Read More…]
Shattered wrists and science fairs
A column by NPR’s Giles Snyder for The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Note to self: don’t call your wife while she’s recuperating in the hospital because you ignored her warning to check the ink in the printer the night before your son’s Science Fair project is due. I’m embarrassed to[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 takeaways from the past week
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares 10 things to take away from the past week. Look for in-depth stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. TARGET SECURITY BREACH AFFECTS UP TO 40 MILLION SHOPPERS A security breach at Target infuriated customers and threatened to[Read More…]
Parkersburg editor James C. Smith’s funeral visitation set for Saturday
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for James C. Smith, 65, executive editor of The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, who died Wednesday at his home in Parkersburg. In Parkersburg, there will be a visitation at Kimes Funeral Home, 521 5th St. in Parkersburg on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. There[Read More…]
Chesapeake to pay $9.7 million fine
By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Facing charges of violating the federal Clean Water Act at 27 separate locations in West Virginia – including eight in Wetzel County and six in Marshall County – Chesapeake Appalachia will settle with $9.7 million worth of fines[Read More…]
