This Week in West Virginia History
At 4th Avenue and 15th Street, just on the edge of Huntingtons downtown and one block from Marshall University (then Marshall College), these small frame cottages were flooded up to their porch roofs. (Photograph courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.) Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Jan. 25, 1814: Francis...
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State & National News
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Fire destroys apartments in Charleston, WVa; no one hurt
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A fire destroyed an apartment building and displaced dozens of residents in Charleston, West Virginia, […]
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West Virginia Golf Association exec Ullman joins LIV Golf
in WV State News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Brad Ullman has stepped down as executive director of the West Virginia Golf Association to become tournament […]
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Thursday’s Scores
in WV State News
GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL= Hampshire 53, Moorefield 37 Herbert Hoover 53, Midland Trail 36 Marietta, Ohio 44, Point Pleasant 17 Martins Ferry, […]
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Manchin pushes to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
in WV State News, exclusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ratcheting up his criticism, Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday moved to delay new tax credits for electric […]
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West Virginia advances gun bill for K-12 school staff
in WV State News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A bill that would allow teachers, administrators and support personnel to carry guns in K-12 public schools is […]
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Local
Sentman promoted to student program advisor at Eastern
Tiffany Sentman MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Tiffany Sentman is the new student program advisor at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical...
WVDNR posts list of waters stocked
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources announced on Monday that the following waters were stocked during the...
USDA’s Farm Service Agency program Assists West Virginia Livestock Producers Impacted by Winter Storms
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) West Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director John Perdue is reminding the state’s producers...
City of Thomas adopts a new ordinance, seeks committee members
With the passage of an ordinance establishing minimum maintenance standards for buildings, the city of Thomas looks to remove more...
Obituaries
Bessie Jane Sell
Bessie Jane Sell, 91, of Eglon, WV, passed away peacefully at her home on January 17, 2023. Born on January...
Rev. Dr. Donna Andes
Rev. Dr. Donna Andes, 92, of Thomas, WV, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 13, 2023. Born...
Darrell Lynn Heckler
Darrell Lynn Heckler, 78, a resident of St. George, passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023. He had been in...
Dorothy Lee “Dottie” Oberding (nee Bava)
Born to Eternal Life on Christmas Eve peacefully at her home in Waukesha, WI, at the age of 89. Loving...
Education
Sentman promoted to student program advisor at Eastern
Tiffany Sentman MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Tiffany Sentman is the new student program advisor at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical...
AREA SCHEDULE
Wednesday January 25th Davis-Thomas Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball @ Belington 5:30pm Thursday January 26th Tucker County Boys’ Basketball @ East...
Meet K-12 Schools, Enjoy S’mores and Slopes at Ski Resort Fun Day during National School Choice Week
DAVIS, W.Va.– Families can sip hot cocoa while exploring local schools, then eat s’mores or tube down the beautiful slopes...
Opinions
Letter to the Editor: Davis and Thomas—Let’s Get Together
As Corridor H approaches, consider the many benefits of Davis and Thomas agreeing on what is best for both communities....
Turner’s Tidbits
This is the Robert “June” and Dora Judy Harman Family. Back row James “Jim” Harman, Christine “Chrissie” Harman, Denice Harman,...
Momma Said 1-25-23
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate The gas prices in this country are like a yo-yo, up one day, down...
Sports
LADY MT. LIONS FALL TO PENDLETON, WIN AT POCAHONTAS COUNTY
Tucker County’s Brylee Wetzel drives to the basket against Pendleton County on Jan. 17th. Photo by Becky Moore. By Chris...
TUCKER BOYS’ BASKETBALL WIN AT PENDLETON, DEFEAT GILMER
Mt. Lions Basketball player Ashton Lycliter dribbles the ball against Gilmer County on Jan. 21st. Photo by Brittany Channell....
TUCKER VALLEY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL UPDATE
By Dave Helmick TuckerCountySports.Com HAMBLETON – The Tucker Valley Girls’ Basketball teams hosted Belington on Thursday January 19th. In...