Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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'I've Got Nothing Here', Advocates For Homeless Folks Grapple With Limited Resources In Southern Coalfields
In a little church, nestled in the middle of the town of Logan sits Nighbert Methodist Church. Inside residents who are experiencing homelessness or food insecurity line up for a free meal, and a care package full of groceries. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSouthern W.Va. Union Members Getting Wage Increase In New Contract
Communications Workers of America (CWA), union members have ratified a new contract with Optimum Telecommunications.
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Workers are picketing in St. Albans, Bluefield, Logan, Parkersburg and Clarksburg and are supported by other Teamsters locals who have set up picket lines across the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNovember 15, 2010: Aracoma Hotel in Logan Badly Damaged by Fire
On November 15, 2010, the Aracoma Hotel in Logan was badly damaged by fire, leading to its demolition several months later.Named for the Indian princess…
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November 11, 1918: World War I Ends
On November 11, 1918, World War I ended after more than four years of brutal fighting. Nearly 39 million soldiers had been killed, wounded, or listed as…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJanuary 31, 1922: Actress Joanne Dru Born in Logan
Movie and television actress Joanne Dru was born in Logan on January 31, 1922. Originally named Joan Lacock, her father was a pharmacist in Logan.The…
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