Harrison County Voters To Consider New, Unique Levy Aimed At Historical Preservation
The levy would provide at least $100,000 for the next four years to 13 historic preservation organizations across the county.
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John Quesenberry Recognized For His Dedication To History And Civics Education
John Quesenberry, a history and civics teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School in Raleigh County, earned West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s January 2025 Above and Beyond Award, which honors the excellence and creativity of Mountain State teachers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Bill To Bar Hair Discrimination Advances In State Senate
A committee of West Virginia lawmakers agreed Monday evening to recommend a bill to the full Senate that would prohibit discrimination based on hair type.…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Who Called Girls 'Thugs' Says Sorry If He Offended
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Friday offered a conditional apology for calling a high school girls basketball team “thugs,” saying he didn’t know the…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGov. Justice Defends Calling Opposing Girls Basketball Team, Coaches ‘Thugs’
Updated Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at 4:15 p.m.Gov. Jim Justice is defending his use of the word “thugs” to describe players and coaches of a high school…
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July 24, 1942: Actor Chris Sarandon, Jr. Born in Beckley
Actor Chris Sarandon Jr. was born in Beckley on July 24, 1942. He graduated from Beckley’s Woodrow Wilson High School and from West Virginia University…
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