BECKLEY, W.Va. — Although the schedule is a bit different than originally planned, Theatre West Virginia Act II is officially alive, with 17 scheduled showings of “Hatfields and McCoys.” The curtain will rise for its 54th season on July 11, and Manager Scott Hill said these 17 shows will be[Read More…]
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Williamson native’s work on W.Va. magazine cover
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — May’s cover of Wonderful West Virginia magazine showcases the work of renowned photographer Randall Sanger with the setting sun illuminating abundant flowers along the King Coal Highway in Mingo County. Sanger is a native of Williamson. “We are pleased to present a few of Randall Sanger’s[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, April 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, April 17, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLASHES AT UKRAINIAN BASE KILL THREE PRO-MOSCOW MILITANTS[Read More…]
Employment opportunity: The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg looking for graphic artist
CLARKSBURG — The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg is looking for a graphic artist who has a “nose for news” and the graphic design skill to make it come alive for readers. “We are looking to hire a graphic artist in our newsroom to compliment our agressive efforts to grow both print and digital[Read More…]
Pet store’s new business plan could be hurtful
An editorial from The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Animal House’s “Rent-A-Duck” program, which allows students and families to rent ducklings for $14.99, is quickly gaining popularity among students. It’s not hard to see why. The idea of renting a cute animal for a limited time is especially appealing[Read More…]
W.Va. residents can renew car registration online
BECKLEY, W.Va. — State residents strapped for time got a break Tuesday when Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and Acting Division of Motor Vehicles Director Steve Dale announced new DMV online options for renewing vehicle registration. The media release said other services such as paying driver’s license reinstatement fees and requesting[Read More…]
W.Va. military children honored for their sacrifices
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Military children were honored for their sacrifices Tuesday at the Hershel “Woody” Williams Fairmont Armed Forces Reserve Center. The event was planned to coincide with Purple Up! Day, a nationwide initiative that encourages everyone to wear purple in honor of military children across the country. Local organizations[Read More…]
Obstructing the public’s right to know
An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — With very rare exceptions, everything our local and state governments do in West Virginia ought to be public knowledge. It is not, and that should worry Mountain State residents who recognize that public officials can make mistakes and sometimes are not above[Read More…]
Court’s decision on public records will hurt access
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — When asked to rule in a case regarding access to government records, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals let the public down. In reversing a circuit judge’s decision, the court last week ruled that the city of Nitro and other government[Read More…]
Students make Lincoln’s face with Rubik’s Cubes
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Ever since the Rubik’s Cube was invented by Erno Rubik, in 1974, people have struggled to solve it. According to rubiks.com, there are 43 quintillion ways to scramble the three-dimensional puzzle, Students in the eighth-grade Higher Order Thinking Skills class at South Middle School went beyond solving,[Read More…]