By Chad Vaughn, River Cities Tribune & Register POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Whether it’s real or a myth, the Mothman has a firm grip on the public’s imagination. That interest will be clearly evident this weekend as the Mothman Festival returns for a full slate of activities on Saturday and[Read More…]
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Vietnam era helicopter crew visits it ‘old ship’ at memorial in Fairmont, West Virginia, sharing memories with those on hand
By Stephen Santilli for The Exponent Telegram FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Vietnam War veterans who served on the same air ship (UH-1 or Huey) in combat gathered in Fairmont Sunday afternoon to reunite with their helicopter at the East Marion Park just off the Fairmont Gateway. All six former crew members,[Read More…]
Editorial: Demanding success
The Journal It’s hard to understand what the lawmakers who rode into office boasting of their aim to “right size” state government were thinking when they decided to turn the Department of Health and Human Resources into three new agencies (four if you count the Office of Shared Administration that[Read More…]
Child Passenger Safety Week is September 15 through 21, 2024
Make sure your child is in the right seat West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has proclaimed September 15 through 21, 2024, as Child Passenger Safety Week in West Virginia. The proclamation was requested by the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s[Read More…]
Judy Moore of NRGRDA named West Virginia ‘Wonder Woman’ by West Virginia Living Magazine
West Virginia Press Association MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Executive Director of the West Virginia Hive, has been named a 2024 “Wonder Woman” by the West Virginia Living magazine. This prestigious honor recognizes extraordinary women who are making[Read More…]
Intermediate Court of Appeals to hear arguments at Davis and Elkins College on Constitution Day
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia (ICA) will hear an argument docket at Davis and Elkins College on Tuesday, September 17, as part of its ICA On Campus program. The event in the Harper-McNeeley Auditorium in the Myles Center for the[Read More…]
RIC MPO invites public to help shape the future of transportation in Kanawha and Putnam counties
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Regional Intergovernmental Council (RIC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is updating its 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and seeks public input at two upcoming workshops. Workshop Dates: Kanawha County: September 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Downtown Library, 308/309 Conference Room, 123 Capitol[Read More…]
Payne takes WVGA Senior Series Low Round at Lewisburg Elks Country Club
West Virginia Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Harold Payne of Hurricane shot Tuesday’s Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at the Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Lewisburg Elks Country Club at three under par 67. The West[Read More…]
Harrison County (West Virginia) law enforcement, school officials caution residents on spreading misinformation amid school safety concerns
By Damian Phillips, The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Harrison County law enforcement and school officials held a press conference Thursday urging parents to stop the spread of misinformation after a day of fear and confusion at many county schools. After a number of threats to Pennsylvania and West Virginia[Read More…]
Drought, gusty winds bring increased wildfire risk to state
By Rick Steelhammer, HD Media CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several brush fires continued to smoke and smolder at scattered locations across southern West Virginia on Thursday and ran the risk of spreading as dry, breezy winds swept into the state in advance of the remnants of Tropical Storm Francine’s northwestward movement.[Read More…]
