Shepherdstown Commemorates 250th Anniversary Of Beeline March
Residents and reenactors gathered in Shepherdstown on Saturday to celebrate the anniversary of a Revolutionary War event with West Virginia roots.
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Residents And Officials Assess Damage, Death Toll After Weekend Of Flash Floods
Flash flooding began late Saturday evening in Ohio County, with roughly 3-4 inches of rain falling in the area in a short period of time. Flash flooding then continued during the day Sunday in Marion County, with up to 3 inches of rain in Fairmont alone in a short period of time.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTraditions: The Ghost Of Ruth Ann And Other Local W.Va. Lore
Almost everyone has heard of the Mothman — West Virginia’s best known cryptid. But have you heard of Veggie Man? That’s another West Virginia cryptid. And it helped inspire a zine project from the Frank and Jane Gabor West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State University. Producer Bill Lynch spoke with the center’s director, Lydia Warren, about the forthcoming publication, which is taking submissions.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBird Flu Brings Risks And Appalachian Folklore Inspires Zine, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the spread of bird flu brings risks to wildlife, pets and even people, especially farm workers and hunters. Pittsburgh-based environmental public radio program The Allegheny Front brings us their latest story on the virus.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCommittee Chairs Focus On Budget, Foster Care And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs discuss the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. And local cryptid Veggie Man inspires a new zine.
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Student Use Of Gun Lockers On State Campuses Low
Universities in West Virginia are currently assessing figures from the first semester of school with campus carry in place. The ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFSU Announces Free Tuition Offer
Fairmont State University (FSU) will start offering free tuition to some West Virginia students. The Access Scholarship is a tuition-free guarantee from Fairmont State to West Virginia residents or grad...
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