Shepherdstown's Inaugural LGBTQ Pride Parade Draws Hundreds
Hundreds gathered on Shepherdstown’s German Street to celebrate the start of Pride Month. Organizers said it was the town's first such Pride parade.
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Passover Amid The War In Gaza On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Jewish holiday of Passover is coming to an end. It is a time for celebration and reflection. This year, it has been a bit more difficult, according to Rabbi Victor Urecki from Charleston. He spoke with News Director Eric Douglas to discuss the holiday and the struggle with the war in Gaza.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Hanukkah Has Taken On New Meaning Amid War In Gaza, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah began at sundown on Thursday. Also known as “The Festival of Lights,” the celebration has taken on a new meaning in the context of the war in Gaza. Chris Schulz spoke with Rabbi Zalman Gurevitch of the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at West Virginia University (WVU) on the first night of Hanukkah.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Solar Kits Bring Hope To Ukraine On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia-produced hand-held Ray of Life solar kits with the ability to charge cell phones are bringing light to families in war-torn Ukraine. Assistant News Director Caroline MacGregor visited New Vision Renewable Energy in Barbour County to see firsthand how the units are made, and how ambassadors of light are sending a message of hope across the miles.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Used Body Armor Going To Ukraine Citizens
Gov. Jim Justice ordered state law enforcement almost a month ago to collect surplus items. Now, West Virginia will ship used body armor to Ukraine citizens caught in the line of fire.
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March 19, 1925: First Black State High School Basketball Tournament Begins
On March 19, 1925, the state’s first basketball tournament for black high schools kicked off on the campus of West Virginia State College (now University)…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAir National Guard Frequent Flyer to War Zones
As he stood inside a C-130 cargo plane on a tarmac at a West Virginia airport, Chief Master Sgt. Dave Boyles recalled the times he had been strapped in at…
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