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December 13, 1926: Wheeling Radio Station WWVA Goes On The Air

Wheeling radio station WWVA went on the air on December 13, 1926. The 50-watt station broadcast from the basement of John Stroebel, a physics teacher and…

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December 12, 1975: Original Shoney's in Charleston Closes

On December 12, 1975, the original Shoney’s Restaurant closed down for good in Charleston. The Shoney’s chain grew from the original Parkette Drive-In and…

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December 11, 1893: Governor Jacob Jackson Dies in Parkersburg

West Virginia’s sixth governor, Jacob Jackson, died in Parkersburg on December 11, 1893, at age 64. The son and grandson of congressmen, Jackson came from…

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December 10, 1949: West Virginia State Police Academy Graduates its First Class

On December 10, 1949, the West Virginia State Police Academy graduated its first class. Those first 20 cadets had started their training two months…

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