‘Jay’ Rockefeller Dies At 89
Jay Rockefeller, the last member of his family’s political dynasty who served as West Virginia’s governor and later a longtime U.S. senator, has died.
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September 17, 1897: Folklorist Ruth Ann Musick Born in Missouri
Folklorist Ruth Ann Musick was born in Missouri on September 17, 1897. She earned a Ph.D. in English from the State University of Iowa, where she…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMay 13, 1941: Fairmont State College President Joseph Rosier Seated in the U.S. Senate
On May 13, 1941, Fairmont State College President Joseph Rosier was seated in the U.S. Senate, ending one of the state’s most bizarre political tussles.…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFairmont State Holds Appreciation Day for Federal Workers
Fairmont State University in West Virginia is hosting an appreciation day for federal workers and their families during the government shutdown.The school…
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