MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It’s not every day you see a powder-blue 1950s Ford by the side of the interstate, but that’s just what greeted emergency responders Monday, April 7, on Interstate 68. And it was a sight to break a classic car lover’s heart. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt.[Read More…]
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Huntington residents urged to support Keith-Albee
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Huntington has been fortunate that those who built the Keith-Albee Theatre more than 85 years ago and have been entrusted with its care in the decades since were serious about their responsibility to the structure that graces 4th Avenue. Most of the[Read More…]
Ramps & Rail festival adds royalty
ELKINS – Contestants traveled from all over the area in a night of fun, fashion and attitude at the first Ramps & Rail Pageant at The Old Brick Playhouse Saturday evening. Participating in one of three categories ranging from youth, ages 6-13, teen, ages 13-16 and queen divisions, ages 16-21,[Read More…]
‘National Anthem Girl’ performs in Berkeley County
INWOOD, W.Va. – By performing the national anthem before a fundraising event at Musselman High School on Monday evening, Janine Stange began the second half of her quest – to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in every state before Sept. 14. “As an aspiring singer, I sang the national anthem[Read More…]
Rahall denies he considered retirement
LOGAN, W.Va. — Third District U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall labeled a report by national media “absolutely false” Sunday afternoon. Speaking by telephone from the nation’s capital, the veteran Democrat congressman who represents much of Southern West Virginia, added, “I’m a fighter; not a quitter.” Rahall was responding to a[Read More…]
WVU student newspaper announces new editors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Daily Athenaeum has selected its leaders for the 2014-15 academic year. Madonna Nobel will serve as the Editor-in-Chief, and Carlee Lammers will return as the Managing Editor. Nobel is a senior Forensic & Investigative Sciences student at West Virginia University. She came to WVU on a[Read More…]
Marshall ad students win district competition
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University advertising students took first place at the district five National Advertising Competition Saturday in Louisville, Ky. The NSAC is sponsored by the American Advertising Federation. They secure a sponsor each year and issue a case study that challenges advertising students to create a campaign. This[Read More…]
Do we want more government advice on nutrition?
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — The bad news last week was that West Virginia doesn’t just have the most obese city in the nation in Huntington, but we had Martinsburg waddling in at No. 3 and Charleston at No. 6 on the list, too. The researchers were[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, April 8
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SEARCH FOR PLANE HINGES ON HOW IT HIT[Read More…]
Princeton editor called heart of Mercer County
A column by Matt Christian of the Princeton Times PRINCETON — I really wish I could talk to Tammie Toler right now. I am having the most difficult time of my life coming up with the right things to say as a way of offering my support following her stroke[Read More…]
