Abigail Patterson, of Charleston, W.Va., knew she wanted to be a doctor and working with WVSOM WV Press Release Sharing LEWISBURG, W.Va. – Abigail Patterson, of Charleston, W.Va., was in her sophomore year of high school when she discovered her passion for medicine. Today, Patterson is a student at West[Read More…]
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Multifest bringing family friendly festival to downtown Charleston
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The state’s largest and longest-running multicultural festival, Multifest, is returning to the Capital City this summer. Now in its 33rd year, the family friendly festival will take place in downtown Charleston at the Haddad Riverfront Park from Aug. 3 through Aug. 6. This[Read More…]
WV Golf Association has busy week with WV Open qualifying, Intra State matches, Callaway Junior Tour
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The “last chance” qualifier, of six state-wide events, for the 90th West Virginia Open Championship added the final four players to the field of ____ Thursday at Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield, Va. Over 25 golfers hoped to qualify for the four spots in[Read More…]
BHP Announces Fourth Show of the Season
Brooke Hills Playhouse, along with season sponsors, Municipal Mutual Insurance Company and Reasner Funeral Home, announces the fourth show of its 52nd season, “Run for Your Wife,” which will run July 28-30 and August 4-6.This British comedy, written by Ray Cooney in 1982, centers on John Smith, an ordinary London[Read More…]
Sinkhole in Beech Bottom to be Addressed
An ongoing sinkhole problem in Beech Bottom is one step closer to being resolved, as local officials have gotten word that the larger issue — a failing underground drainage line — will be repaired.The issue has been ongoing for years and has recently gotten worse with a large sinkhole along[Read More…]
WV DOH Proposes to Remove Traffic Lights in Follansbee
The West Virginia department of highway is proposing a plan which is sparking controversy to remove traffic lights from key intersections throughout the city of Follansbee.Although these traffic lights are currently operating, the city says they still experience excessive speeding along Route 2 daily.The lights included would be at the[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Promotion of Staff Member
Bethany College announces the promotion of Heather Taylor to the position of associate professor of English. With an impressive background in education and a deep commitment to accessibility, Taylor brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role.Taylor’s journey at Bethany College began in 2005 when she earned[Read More…]
Student Research Symposium Impresses
TOPPER-SURE (Training Opportunity for Pre-Professionals, Educators, and Researchers Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) is the official name of the summer undergraduate research program at West Liberty University, and the work results in a symposium that showcases posters and data, giving valuable feedback for students.The 2023 research was displayed on Friday, July[Read More…]
Japanese Tea Ceremony at the Library
Join us at the Brooke County Public Library on Friday, July 28, at 12 p.m. for a Japanese Tea Ceremony presented by Manami Kawazoe, Japanese Outreach Coordinator from West Liberty University. Learn and experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony with Manami.Space is limited and registration is required. Call the circulation[Read More…]
Camp Kindness Story Hour at the Library and Brooke Hills Park
The Brooke County Public Library and Follansbee Branch will be holding a Camp Kindness Story Hour with Miss Kim on Monday, July 24, at 12 p.m., at the Follansbee Library with a kindness theme and Wednesday, July 19, at 11 a.m., at Brooke Hills Park with a camping theme. Children[Read More…]