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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November 30, 1865: Composer, Author Ida L. Reed Born Near Philippi
Composer and author Ida L. Reed was born on a hilltop farm near Philippi on November 30, 1865. In the face of illnesses, family deaths, and constant…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNovember 30, 1865: Composer, Author Ida L. Reed Born Near Philippi
Composer and author Ida L. Reed was born on a hilltop farm near Philippi on November 30, 1865. In the face of illnesses, family deaths, and constant…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOne of West Virginia's Last Sheep Shearers Reflects on His 64 Year Career
There are 100,000 less sheep in the state of West Virginia today than during the 1970’s. Now, there are 36,000 sheep in the state. The demand for…
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