See a Herald-Dispatch photo gallery of Marshall University’s homecoming parade.
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New Marshall president leads campus Unity Walk
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — If these United States ever needed a show of unity, it’s now. Even as tensions boil over in the world off-campus, students from all walks of life walked as one during Marshall University’s annual Unity Walk on Tuesday in Huntington. Dozens of student organizations, representing every corner[Read More…]
Huntington residents take fire prevention seriously
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Amid the sirens, cheers and flying candy, Ryan Bloss said she made sure her children knew that Huntington’s 63rd annual Fire Prevention Parade on Monday was more than just fun and games. Bloss said her son plays football for Douglas Cammack, and Saturday, a dedication was held[Read More…]
Queen Silvia’s dress reflects stewardship of forest
ELKINS, W.Va. – Since 2001, Connie Linger has painstakingly handcrafted the gown worn by Queen Silvia at her royal coronation. This year is no different, as Linger’s months of designing, sewing and fittings will be on display for all to see today at the 80th annual coronation. Festivities are scheduled to[Read More…]
Morgantown church celebrates Feast of St. Francis
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Trinity Episcopal Church held its first animal Blessing on Oct. 2. To celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, which is Oct. 4, the church decided to have an animal blessing the first weekend in October. “A lot of churches have done it and we do[Read More…]
See-through poncho a must-have parade accessory
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite the rain, people lined the streets to watch this year’s Firemen’s Parade on Aug. 29. Benches, chairs, strollers for the children, and folded blankets for two made a colorful display of seating for those who waited eagerly for the 75th year’s “Gigantic Edition of the Famous[Read More…]
WWII vets in their 90s get Parkersburg diplomas
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Two more World War II veterans have become graduates of Parkersburg High School. The Wood County Board of Education and PHS officials honored Eugene William McPherson and Clement Donald Dowler Tuesday and presented them with PHS diplomas during the board meeting. Both men are in their early[Read More…]
Fairmont team featured in homecoming parade
See a slideshow from the Fairmont State University homecoming parade.
WVU’s Tent City again pitched near student union
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Now an annual tradition, Tent City found its way back to Morgantown at 8 a.m. Monday morning when students set out for the Mountainlair Green, some bringing their living rooms with them. Some said they drove as far as Waynesburg, PA in the frenzy to find tents for[Read More…]
Kanawha bands compete in 70th annual festival
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was Nitro High School’s competition to lose. Last year, their school band ousted Capital High from its 11-year winning streak. “We’re back,” said Brianna Blankenship, Capital High’s band director, who just began leading the band this year. “What happened last year really drove them this year. They[Read More…]
