CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice had a couple of reasons to be surprised by a recent call he received. The flip phone he still carries has started to act […]
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Kroger plans to transition from single-use to reusable bags
MORGANTOWN — Within seven years, customers at all Kroger stores will no longer have single-use plastic bags to pack up their groceries. The company announced this week that, as part of […]
Research Center hosts annual Beekeepers Association Conference
FAIRMONT — Tom Hackett hasn’t been immune to the bee population decline that has affected beekeepers across the country. “I lost two hives last year, and I’ve already lost one […]
TV: Robin Leach of ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’ dies
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robin Leach, whose voice crystallized the opulent 1980s on TV’s “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous,” died Friday. He was 76 Leach’s family said through a […]
MUSIC: Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson to speak at Franklin funeral
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers at Aretha Franklin’s funeral next week. Franklin’s rep, […]
MUSIC: John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 10th time
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — John Lennon’s killer has been denied parole for a 10th time and will remain behind bars for at least two more years. Mark David Chapman appeared […]
Make-A-Wish surprises girl with trip to Hawaii
MORGANTOWN — The sun was golden overhead at The Crab Shack Caribba late Thursday afternoon. Its rays dappled the surface of Cheat Lake, and as the big star dropped behind […]
Mohigans upset No. 7 Parkersburg 45-35 in season opener
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown seniors Ty Konchesky and Nick Malone go way back. In fact, they go so far back that Konchesky can barely remember how they met. “We’ve been best […]
Art Museum of WVU to host birthday celebration Saturday
MORGANTOWN — The Art Museum of WVU will celebrate its third birthday with family friendly activities from 12:30-3 p.m. Saturday. A variety of free activities for children will be available […]
Music inspired by W.Va. featured Saturday at MAC
MORGANTOWN — “Dust to Dust and Inbetween,” a collection of old and new music inspired by West Virginia, will be performed by Annick Odom at 8 p.m. Saturday at Monongalia […]
