There are not going to be anymore post-slaughter truces. We didn’t wait until everyone was buried this time. Some will accuse us of “politicizing” mass shootings when we should be […]
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Why wait for crisis to be blood donor, do your part today
FOR INFO on finding a local blood drive go online to: redcross.org/local/west-virginia.html A week later, it’s time we looked at the flip side of the bloody slaughter in El Paso, […]
WVU Foundation raises $177M for fiscal year
West Virginia University’s pocketbook is a little fuller these days because of recent donor generosity. The WVU Foundation, WVU’s fundraising arm, said $177 million was donated during the recently completed […]
Buckwheat Festival named a Top 20 Event by tourism society
KINGWOOD — The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) named the Preston County Buckwheat Festival a Top 20 Event for September 2019. According to its website, STS promotes and develops tourism in […]
Mon County Fair Week kicks off Monday with parade downtown
The county fair is an American summer tradition that conjures up images of rides, food, games and music across generations. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Monongalia County Fair parade will […]
Pack the Bus collects donations for program, which offers weekend meals, snacks for kids experiencing food insecurity
KINGWOOD — When Pack the Bus for Preston County Kids began in 2011, it served 92 students, according to Tammy Laney, coordinator for Food for Preston. By last year, that […]
Animal Friends seeks volunteers to help at thrift store that helps fund shelter
Wanted: Handyman, cashier, decorator or just about anyone willing to help make life better for the area’s furry animal friends. Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia is a 501(c) […]
Jake Randa’s single lifts Auburn past West Virginia
GRANVILLE, W.Va. — Jake Randa hit a run-scoring single in the third inning, leading the Auburn Doubledays to a 7-2 win over the West Virginia Black Bears on Sunday. The […]
West Virginia finding ways to showcase talented running backs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Depth is a concern at multiple positions for West Virginia this season. Running back, however, is not one of them. If anything, the opposite is true — […]
West Virginia powers its way past Barcelona All-Stars
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — West Virginia’s strategy was simple and to the point Sunday: Throw the ball to Derek Culver and Logan Routt. The two mountain-sized Mountaineers were too much […]
