By Tammy Jordan, president, Fruits of Labor BECKLEY, W.Va. — One of the most powerful and truthful presentations I have ever witnessed was presented recently at the Communities of Healing Winter Gathering by Drema Hill, Ph.D., a Boone County native who has risen to be a national public health expert.[Read More…]
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Santa Claus Returns to Cloak and Dagger On the Air
This Saturday, Dec. 16, Cloak and Dagger On the Air will conclude its sixth season with The Further Adventures of Santa Claus, based on the writings of L. Frank Baum, the creator of The Wizard of Oz.“Last December, we presented an adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Life and Adventures[Read More…]
WV Humanities Council Grant Deadline Announced
The West Virginia Humanities Council has announced a Feb. 1, 2024, grant deadline for three categories: major grants, which are awarded twice a year for projects requesting up to $20,000; fellowships of $3,000, which are awarded annually for scholarly research projects; and minigrants, which are awarded four times a year[Read More…]
Light Up Night Raises More Than $3,000
To end the 2023 fall semester, Bethany College held its annual Light Up Night celebration on Thursday, Nov. 30. Light Up Night is a beloved Bethany tradition that spreads holiday cheer and raises funds for a local charity. This year, the event raised $3,166 for Bernie’s Kids Foundation of Brooke[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey Shares Tips for Wise Holiday Giving
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is encouraging consumers to think before they open their wallet for just any charity this holiday season.The advice comes as part of the Attorney General’s Holiday Consumer Protection Week.“Many people get into the holiday spirit by giving to charities, but before donating, make sure[Read More…]
Keynote Speaker for WLU Baseball Leadoff Dinner Announced
WLU Baseball Head Coach Eric Burkle has announced that lead ESPN College Baseball Analyst Mike Rooney will provide the keynote address for the Hilltoppers’ 2024 Leadoff Dinner on February 10, 2024.Rooney has been a familiar face on the college baseball scene for years. He starred for current Milwaukee Brewers manager[Read More…]
Annual Hunting, Trapping and Fishing Licenses and Stamps on Sale
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources now has annual hunting, trapping and fishing licenses and stamps for the 2024 seasons on sale.In addition to 2024 licenses going on sale, the DNR announced several new products, including digital gift certificates, online lifetime licenses and collectible physical license cards, all of[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film Elemental rated PG on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m.In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.Call the[Read More…]
Story Hour and Snacks with Santa at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be holding a story hour and snacks with Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. Children will enjoy a story, craft, songs, snack with Santa and lots of fun! The Library will be providing a free picture with Santa.Limited spaces available. Call the[Read More…]
At the Library
The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION HOT POT MURDER by Jennifer J. Chow. “Food stall owners Yale and Celine Yee have scored an invitation to join an exclusive dinner with the local restaurant owners association. The members gather[Read More…]