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 […]
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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 […]
Queen Elizabeth II — more than England’s ‘pretty face’
For seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II not only navigated the United Kingdom through pivotal moments in history — including political changes, wars, civil rights movements, and most recently a pandemic […]
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 […]
Brawl in the Family: A tale of the goalpost, the philosopher and a certain football game
Henry, Freddie, Mousey and Fish could tell you all about it — if you had a time machine. We’re talking about the Backyard Brawl, the storied college football rivalry between […]
An American moment, in Morgantown: Traveling couple takes the pulse of the nation in photographs and ledger entries
It’s hard not to be intrigued, and even harder to resist, when Linda and Robert Kalman approach you. There’s Linda, with her Midwestern geniality and folksy friendliness. And there’s Robert, […]
Mission and mind: Fairmont’s martial arts students set the tone
FAIRMONT — Sawyer Ammons was all sound and (controlled) fury as he performed his kata — the collective kicks, punches and other moves that are the traditional opening of any […]
Vintage Fest set for Sunday in Star City
By Jade Ruggieri Sneakers. Shopping. Scrumptious food. On Aug. 21, the third Vintage Fest will be held from noon-8 p.m. at Edith Barill Riverfront Park in Star City, offering all […]
A successful summer season debut by the West Virginia Public Theatre
By Jade Ruggieri After two years off for the global pandemic, the West Virginia Public Theatre held its first, full summer season. With productions of “The Curious Incident of the […]
Morgantown native pitmaster Luke Darnell is smoking up the competition on Food Network’s BBQ USA
By Jade Ruggieri Morgantown native Luke Darnell shows off his BBQ talents in an hour-long episode to renowned, award-winning chef Michael Symon on the Food Network show BBQ USA at […]
