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THIS WEEK IN WEST VIRGINIA HISTORY

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. Feb. 12, 1867: Barboursville was incorporated by an act of the state legislature. Originally…

WVNCC to host FAFSA assistance event Feb. 6

WHEELING, W.VA – West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) will participate in West Virginia FAFSA Day on February 6, 2025, offering free assistance to individuals needing help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025-2026 academic…

OBITUARY: ROGER RANDOLPH

Roger (Buster) Randolph 78 of Weirton, WV passed away peacefully at his home with the love of his family surrounding him on January 30, 2025.   Roger was a Baptist by faith who was born April 3, 1946 in Charleston, WV…

AND THEN AGAIN………by Tamara Pettit

 …We made it through January.   It was a tough month in many arenas.   If the cold weather didn’t get you, the snow and bad roads were waiting to take their shot.  And, the wind gave new meaning to a blustery…