From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Graduates were urged to tap into their inner wisdom and make decisions that align with their passions at West Virginia University’s commencement ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 21). “On this journey, there is no Google Maps or WAZE app to guide you,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maryanne[Read More…]
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Food truck brings boardwalk flavors to Martinsburg, W.Va., at pop-up event and beyond
By Mikayla Hamrick, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — With a line already formed before noon, Deez Donutz and Boardwalk Fryz supplied hungry patrons with homemade goodies from its food truck on Saturday. Although the food truck regularly visits local fairs and festivals, the company occasionally sets up shop[Read More…]
Morgantown, W.Va., man carries on father’s fly-tying legacy
By John McCoy, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Every time Joe Messinger Jr. ties one of his trademark deer-hair frogs, he’s carrying on a family legacy that dates back almost a century. His father, Joe Messinger Sr., invented the Messinger Bucktail Frog for one overarching purpose — to catch bass. The[Read More…]
New Year’s Day hikes offered at 10 West Virginia state parks
From Herald Dispatch staff and wire reports CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several West Virginia state parks and forests are offering free New Year’s Day hikes next week. Hiking is one of the main reasons visitors from inside and outside the state travel to parks, West Virginia State Parks Chief Sam England[Read More…]
Sally Matz Susman: A leader who never asked permission
By Jessica Farrish, THE REGISTER-HERALD BECKLEY, W.Va. — Friends and family of Sally Matz Susman on Tuesday remembered a woman whose vision, determination and drive protected the underdog and led West Virginia forward. Susman, 89, died around 8 p.m. Monday at Charleston Area Medical Center, her son Thomas Susman confirmed on Monday.[Read More…]
I/DD waiver wait list becomes W.Va. political issue going into 2020
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Special to The Journal of Martinsburg CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are holding state government accountable for a promise made nearly five years ago to restore funding for a waiver program, and lawmakers and candidates in 2020 are trying to[Read More…]
Jackson County, W.Va., ranks as national leader in economic growth
RIPLEY, W.Va. — Jackson County led the United States for economic growth in 2018. According to Mark Whitley, director of the Jackson County Development Authority, a new study took place to analyze gross domestic product. “It’s everything from construction to domestic and international sales so it’s a whole gamut of[Read More…]
WV News and InnerAction Media announce new partnership
WVNews.com Report CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Morgantown-based InnerAction Media (IAM) and Clarksburg-based NCWV Media today announced a new partnership arrangement. The two companies, headquartered in West Virginia and owned by West Virginians, will be combining efforts to help companies and organizations in West Virginia, as well as other states, effectively market[Read More…]
Research America Inc. named Top 50 company
Press Release from Research America: CINCINNATI, Ohio – Research America Inc. (RAI) was listed as the 50th largest market/opinion research firm in the U.S., according to the GreenBook Market Leaders Report released this month. “Research America has enjoyed explosive growth across our business segments,” Rex Repass, President of RAI, said.[Read More…]
Freight train derails into river in Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
By Toni Milbourne, for The Journal of Martinsburg HARPERS FERRY — An eastbound CSX freight train crossing the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry derailed and sent multiple train cars into the water below in the early hours Saturday morning. Several cars could be seen hanging off the tracks, while some[Read More…]