An editorial from the Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. -— Silence can’t be tolerated. Abused and neglected children, way too often, don’t have the voice they need to make their lives better. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Marion County are committed to changing that situation. The goal in the[Read More…]
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Hanging of the green
The Herald-Dispatch posts many photo galleries of community events on its website. This is a recent example. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Greg Morris holds 8-month-old Cordelia Morris as she inspects the decorations set up at St. John’s Episcopal Church during the greening of the church on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Dec. 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Dec. 23 2013. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. THAI PROTESTERS TRY TO BLOCK ELECTION SIGN-UP The[Read More…]
Coal production soars at Ohio County mine
By Casey Junkins The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register TRIADELPHIA, W.Va. – As natural gas drilling rigs populate Ohio County’s surface, some residents may not recall the Tunnel Ridge underground longwall mining system will grind out about 3 million tons of coal this year. This production estimate, provided by the[Read More…]
Holiday lights gladden the spirit
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…]
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…]
