CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Santa Claus wasn’t able to deliver a white Christmas in the Kanawha Valley last week, but that didn’t stop the state’s major ski resorts from keeping their slopes glistening with snow. About 800,000 skiers hit the slopes and trails of the state’s seven major ski areas each[Read More…]
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City officials worry about ‘Gabby Road’ pedestrians
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Texting while driving is generally known to be dangerous; federal statistics indicate 3,328 people were killed and around 421,000 people were injured in 2012 in accidents involving distracted drivers. Forty-four states, including West Virginia, ban texting while driving, and 14 states, including West Virginia, ban all handheld[Read More…]
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Eleven pipers pipe icing in Fairmont culinary class
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — “On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 11 pipers piping.” When people hear that line in the familiar Christmas song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” most people think of 11 musicians playing a form of a flute or piccolo. However, this year[Read More…]
Huntington Symphony sets record with Landau
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. helped the Huntington Symphony Orchestra attract its biggest crowd of the year Saturday for its “Hometown Holiday.” The jazz singer from Logan, West Virginia, turned “America’s Got Talent” winner brought along special celebrity guests Glenn Leonard of the Temptations, Joe Coleman of The[Read More…]
Fairmont paper finds ‘swans a swimming’
Editor’s note: The Times West Virginian is illustrating the 12 Days of Christmas with local features each day leading to Dec. 25. FAIRMONT, W.Va. — On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave me seven swans a swimming. The Times West Virginian’s beautiful swans are dancers from the[Read More…]
A friendly beast plays his part in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The story of Jesus’ birth came to life Wednesday outside of the Guyandotte Church of Christ located at 207 Staunton Street. The church welcomed the public for the first night of its live Nativity scene. The performance will continue Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m…
Boat owners plan floating parade to Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Since many of the area Christmas parades were rained out this season, the folks at Pier 54 Marina, near Dunbar, decided to cruise up river to Charleston this Saturday evening. Ten or so boats, all decked out with Christmas lights, are scheduled to leave the marina at[Read More…]
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Sunday was a proud day for 450 Marshall grads
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Never make excuses. Use your time well. Act decisively. Don’t fear mistakes, but learn from them. Choose happiness. Be kind. These were the words of advice passed down by keynote speaker Dr. Judith Silver to more than 1,000 graduates who were honored Sunday during Marshall University’s annual[Read More…]
