Friday, May 24 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:21:43 GMT
There are plenty of activities and festivals to choose from during the Memorial Day Weekend. One of them being the Sixth Annual River City Arts Festival. The festival is held in the "River City" of Rowlesburg. Events
There are plenty of activities and festivals to choose from during the Memorial Day Weekend. One of them being the Sixth Annual River City Arts Festival. The festival is held in the "River City" of Rowlesburg. Events
Friday, May 24 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:17:18 GMT
The Preston County Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in the area. The Health Department sent a sample from a horse in Terra Alta to the West Virginia State Hygienic Lab in South Charleston. Tests
The Preston County Health Department has confirmed a case of rabies in the area. The Health Department sent a sample from a horse in Terra Alta to the West Virginia State Hygienic Lab in South Charleston. Tests
Friday, May 24 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:16:04 GMT
Anyone who drives through Morgantown during rush hour knows there are a lot of people there and that time may be getting even more congested but for good reason. The Census Bureau's population estimates
Anyone who drives through Morgantown during rush hour knows there are a lot of people there and that time may be getting even more congested but for good reason. The Census Bureau's population estimates
Friday, May 24 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:44:48 GMT
Democrats have thrown their support behind Delegates Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, and Tim Miley, D-Harrison, in the race to replace Rick Thompson as Speaker of the House.
Democrats have thrown their support behind Delegates Harry Keith White, D-Mingo, and Tim Miley, D-Harrison, in the race to replace Rick Thompson as Speaker of the House.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:59:52 GMT
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Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced Karen Bowling of Beckley as Cabinet Secretary of The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, starting July 1.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:43:57 GMT
The three locks on the upper Monongahela River will be open to recreational boaters this weekend during limited hours.
The three locks on the upper Monongahela River will be open to recreational boaters this weekend during limited hours.
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The Blennerhassett Island Museum of Regional History has installed of a new exhibit : Behind Closed Doors – American Bathrooms Through the Ages.
The exhibit collection features artifacts dating back to the 18th century. This unique exhibit opened February 1 and the items will be on display until December 31, 2013.
As part of the exhibit's history, Dr. Ray Swick, West Virginia State Park historian, will present two lectures titled the "History of Bathrooms…From Ancient Times to the 21stCentury" while this collection of historic potties and privies is on display. Dates for the lectures are: Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 1 p.m. and Saturday, July 20, 2013, at 1 p.m. in the museum conference room. There is no charge to attend the lectures.
General admission to the museum is $4 for adults and $2 for children (ages 3-12) which includes a tour of the bathroom exhibit.
The Blennerhassett Museum is a year-round facility that features three floors of exhibits and covers pre-history to twentieth century relics. Tours are self-guided. The museum is open Tuesday – Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information about Blennerhassett Island, mansion, museum, events or lectures, phone 304-420-4800 or visit www.blennerhassettislandstatepark.com
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