A Bird’s-Eye View of the Mountain State
By Marianne Taylor West Virginia now has a 104-foot birthday candle in Nicholas County, which will be lit for the first time on June 20, 2013, in commemoration of West Virginia’s sesquicentennial. This birthday candle is actually a 77,000-pound lighthouse overlooking a corner of Summersville Lake. Drivers on Route 19 can now see the lighthouse […]
In the Chef’s Corner: The Red Rooster Café
By Vanessa Roach
The Red Rooster Café, located on Elk Street in Gassaway, resides in a building constructed in 1905. For many years the building housed the Gassaway Midland Department Store, and then it became the Braxton County Senior Center until a new facility was built.
Gov. Tomblin Announces Disaster Assistance Available to Residents and Businesses Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced, in response to his written request, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Sandy. Homeowners, renters and businesses located in Nicholas, Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha and Webster counties may apply for disaster loan assistance for damages suffered between Oct. […]
The Biggest Loser RunWalk Heads to West Virginia
The Biggest Loser RunWalk heads to Charleston for a Get Fit, Get Ready 5K/10K race on June 29, 2013. From the first-time runner to the elite athlete, participants are encouraged to get off the couch and hit the pavement to gear up for an inspirational event. “The City of Charleston is excited about the opportunity […]
Gov. Tomblin Outlines Future Action on BTOP Project
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced actions the State will take on recommendations and requests made by the United States Inspector General for the United States Department of Commerce as well as the recommendations made by the West Virginia Legislative Auditor on the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (“BTOP”) grant received by the State in 2010. “It […]
Marshall to Welcome Leadership Conference for Young Men March 7
Marshall University’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will cosponsor a new leadership conference for young men in grades 7 through 12 next week. It will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in the Memorial Student Center on the university’s Huntington campus. Dr. Shari Clarke, vice president of multicultural affairs at Marshall, […]