Thursday, May 23 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:19:49 GMT
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Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
Road repairs will slow down traffic along a section of U.S. Route 219 in Lewisburg.The West Virginia Division of Highways announced that one lane of Route 219 will be closed during the day starting on
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:01:05 GMT
Emergency responders were called to the scene of a train accident on Monday, May 20. A person was apparently hit by a CSX train in a remote part of Fayette County. The call came in at around 1:30 p.m.
The victim was apparently covering her head with a blanket to shelter from the heavy rain storms.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:42:24 GMT
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting." Deputies with the Boone County Sheriff's Office arrested David
Shades of the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. darken southern West Virginia as a man from Shady Spring threatens to "relive the Newtown shooting."
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:28 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:28:29 GMT
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado. Tomblin said Wednesday he spoke with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin,
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is offering West Virginia's emergency response resources to Oklahoma officials following this week's deadly tornado.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:09 GMT
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets. U.S.
A West Virginia senator who's long pushed parents, coaches and communities to help protect young athletes from concussions is now sponsoring federal legislation to set safety standards for helmets.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:10:40 GMT
Upper-income retirees said investments will be a major source of retirement income. However, lower-income respondents said they would depend on Social Security.
Upper-income retirees said investments will be a major source of retirement income. However, lower-income respondents said they would depend on Social Security.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:00 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:00:10 GMT
Morgantown could move past Parkersburg soon to become West Virginia's third-largest city, but it still has a long way to go to catch Charleston and Huntington.
Morgantown could move past Parkersburg soon to become West Virginia's third-largest city, but it still has a long way to go to catch Charleston and Huntington.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:22 GMT
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:55:53 GMT
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:33:30 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia Gathering. The family-friendly event is free.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:29:37 GMT
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series. The five-piece
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:14:12 GMT
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston. Artists Aoife O'Donovan, Marti Jones & Don Dixon
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston.
Southern Living magazine highlighted a West Virginia rafting outfitter as one of its 12 unique "experience gifts" to give to friends or family members this year for Christmas.
The magazine's December issue suggested that a whitewater rafting adventure with Adventures on the Gorge would be a perfect gift "that doesn't fit under the tree" in its Travelers Best of the South section. Other experience gifts the magazine highlighted included a BBQ Boot Camp in Georgia and an offshore sailing school at Captiva Island in Florida.
According to a news release from Adventures on the Gorge, the Lansing-based business is "perfect for adrenaline junkies who just don't get the idea of lounging in a hammock". The magazine highlighted that a gift trip to the resort could feature not just whitewater rafting, but also zipline canopy tours, hiking, fishing and horseback riding.
"The envelope under the tree might be a small one, but the adventure on the river and in the mountains of the New River Gorge is as big as a present can get," Dave Arnold, managing partner of Adventures On The Gorge, said in the news release. "We've seen an increase in travel packages as gifts here, and our experience is that those who receive an adventure-package gift love every minute of the time they spend here."
Arnold said he has noticed a trend in the past couple of years of people giving experiences rather than material gifts as presents.
"People are putting more value on new life experiences and spending their limited leisure time with families and friends," he said. "How many people do you know who are putting together and talking about their ‘bucket lists'? An experience gift brings with it the fun of anticipating and planning for the fun and represent something that will create memories for the giver and the receiver."
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