Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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Peter Marshall
'Hollywood Squares' Host, W. Va. Native Peter Marshall Dies
The game show ran 5,000 episodes from 1966 to 1981 and won four Daytime Emmy Awards.
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…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGame Show Features West Virginia Music and History
As part of FestivALL, the West Virginia Music Hall of Fame is hosting a game show called “West Virginia Squares.” Based on the popular “Hollywood Squares”…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPeter Marshall to Host 'West Virginia Squares'
Longtime "Hollywood Squares" host Peter Marshall is returning to his home state for a West Virginia version of the TV game show.The Huntington native will…
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