Forget, for the moment, all those so-called “outlaw” street-racing shows streaming on Motor Trend these days. If you were a kid growing up in the mid-20th century with a need […]
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A good story: Mason-Dixon Elementary awarded $50K grant for literacy
The word is out — at Mason-Dixon Elementary School. Well, actually, lots of words are out at the school near Blacksville. And more — whole lexicons, dictionaries and chapter books […]
Princess Sarah Culberson, of Sierra Leone (and Morgantown): ‘I couldn’t go back and pretend I didn’t see that’
In the most fundamental of ways, this story starts with a number. Well, that, plus a bestowed title of royalty, which ended up being more amazing, than fundamental. That’s […]
Pioneering Alzheimer’s patients at WVU: ‘They’re unselfish’
Cognitive carbonation, maybe? Sure looked like it on the scan. The patient on the receiving end acted like it, too. She was more aware, it seemed. And, just as important […]
First Lady announces Communities in Schools West Virginia website launch
Say hello to Foster. And Coal and Jasper. River, too. If you don’t know them, you can make your acquaintance by visiting www.ciswv.org. That’s the website for Communities in Schools […]
A river runs through it: W.Va. man takes in his state, in unique way
Harry Moore is a go-with-the-flow kind of guy. Hey, the Bluefield retiree and WVU graduate says with a smile in his voice, it’s hard not to be that way. Not […]
Lauren’s Wish: ‘You might not get a second chance’
From his spot below the pro shop in the parking lot of Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa on Friday morning, Michael Cole had broad views of the golf course and […]
Mon Schools: More seniors here qualify for Promise than anywhere else in the state
A total of 28% of Monongalia County’s high school seniors qualified for West Virginia’s coveted Promise Scholarship last year, giving Mon’s public district tops in the state. The district also […]
There, for her kids: Eastwood’s Amber Nichols named state Teacher of the Year
As a teacher in front of her classroom at Eastwood Elementary School, Amber Nichols is known for her meticulous preparation. Lesson plans, notes and ideas on things to talk about. […]
‘What’s next?’ Mon students and others protest the district-mandated removal of Pride flags and other trappings from classrooms
High school can be bad enough on a good day — and for Aaron Reedy, there were no good days back then. In fact, it was all he could do […]
