New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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April 4, 1980: Musician Red Sovine Dies in Nashville
Musician Red Sovine died in Nashville following a car crash on April 4, 1980. He was 61.Born Woodrow Wilson Sovine in Charleston, he was influenced by…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDiamond Electric Moving Headquarters to West Virginia
Auto parts manufacturer Diamond Electric is relocating its U.S. headquarters from Michigan to West Virginia.The move is expected to bring 10 to 15 jobs to…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSafeWise Report Says W.Va. is the 15th Safest State in the U.S.
West Virginia was named the 15th safest state in the US for settling down and raising a family. According to a blog from the SafeWise.com website, West…
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