West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each student — along […]
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WVU Medicine raises final beam for Children’s Hospital
Even though the weather was dreary, there were nothing but smiles as WVU Medicine held a topping out ceremony Tuesday afternoon for its new $150 million Children’s Hospital. “I am […]
2020 Buckwheat Festival cancelled
Due to continued uncertainty and changing and challenging guidelines resulting from the COVID-19 virus, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (“KVFD”) membership has decided to cancel the 2020 Preston County Buckwheat […]
What to expect at graduation ceremonies
Even with resurgent clouds of COVID-19 looming next door, the only thing that will keep Monongalia County high school seniors from walking Thursday will be clouds of a different kind. […]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
Today, the Mountain State turns 157.On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state — separating from its neighbor, Virginia.The holiday had been informally celebrated across West Virginia during […]
Gee: Groups to address issues of discrimination on campus
During Friday’s West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting, President Gordon Gee discussed plans to create a more inclusive campus.This comes after a petition signed by hundreds demanding change for […]
Juneteenth cookout brings community together to celebrate U.S. history
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., is a holiday long celebrated in America — but one that has gained new national attention, as the country reckons […]
Postcast 24 – June 19, 2020
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Community celebrates Juneteenth with cookout
To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Mark Twain, American humorist, said that.And he wasn’t necessarily joking. Hawa Diawara feels the same — and she’s not […]
Loved ones pay their respects to the late Betty Puskar
Betty Jane got an earful when they got back to the car, but it was worth it. “Pinched that guy right on the butt,” Wayne Howard, said, laughing. “Goosed him […]
