KENOVA, W.Va. — C-K AutumnFest kicks off today, and the Pumpkin House is looking for volunteers to carve, and carve, and carve… It must be late October in northern Wayne County. The back yard of Kenova Mayor Ric Griffith’s home at 748 Beech St. was a sea of orange on[Read More…]
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Parkersburg area cyclists don costumes for ride
PARKERSBURG , W.Va. — With weather more suited for mid June rather than mid October, the sixth annual Halloween Costumed Bike Ride attracted about 30 riders for the trek through downtown and the historic district. John Whitmore, Parkersburg city planner, said prior to Friday’s ride, only 11 people had signed[Read More…]
Thousands show up for 35th annual Bridge Day
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Whether you go to see the scenery, chat with old friends, or watch someone jump out into the wild blue sky, Bridge Day offers something for everyone. The 35th annual Bridge Day kicked off around 9 a.m. Saturday and welcomed thousands of people from all over the[Read More…]
W.Va. students use their nuts to save their squash
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The smell of fresh, wet squash was impermeable. The crowd roared — despite the cool October drizzle — as more than 30 pumpkins survived a 50-foot drop or became pie filling. The 16th annual Capital City Pumpkin Drop brought 33 teams from 11 counties to Appalachian Power[Read More…]
WVU coach breaks out bow tie for Media Day
KANSAS CITY — A year ago at the Big 12’s basketball media day, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins turned the stage into a catwalk. He showed off a dark blue cardigan sweater with a gold Flying WV on the left side. He answered questions about his ensemble by telling reporters[Read More…]
Huntington Museum displays couple’s rare orchid
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — You may have heard about ghost orchids by reading “The Orchid Thief” or seeing the movie “Adaptation,” but chances are you’ve never seen one of the rarest of America’s blooming flowers. Known to grow high in the swampy trees of the Everglades, a ghost orchid is now[Read More…]
Huntington marks Fire Prevention Week
Young cheerleaders compete in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Tri-State Youth Football League cheer competition was conducted Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
Monongalia Justice Center work on schedule
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Facilities Director Bobby Doyle said work on the future home of the county court system is on schedule and progressing every day. “Everything is coming along really well. They’re finishing up the mechanical work on the third floor. Once that’s done, the drywall goes up[Read More…]
