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WVU Medicine asked John Marshall students for a sculpture and they delivered
GLEN DALE, W.Va. (WTRF) – John Marshall students created a 14-foot-tall sculpture for a new medical center. WVU Medicine wanted a sculpture created locally for the Robert Sonneborn Family Pediatric Center and asked John Marshall students to help. The students were given some specs but had a lot of creative freedom. They came up with […]
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The first Black woman to lead a public television station, former WOUB General Manager Carolyn Bailey Lewis, has died
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Carolyn Bailey Lewis had the word “first” associated with her name many times. She was the first Black woman to graduate from the WVU’s journalism school, the first Black woman to lead a public television station in the continental U.S. and the first woman to lead WOUB Public Media, among many other accomplishments in her life.
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The Grapevine: A New "Old Batch" of 1980 Cookbooks Sold for the Italian Heritage Festival Now Available
In 1980 it was decided that the Italian Heritage Festival needed to produce a cookbook that would contain all the popular recipes that were produced in North Central West Virginia. Martina Neely decided to take on the project with inspiration from Maureen Conley. Merle Moore, who operated a publishing company...
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Why do we love scary movies? WVU expert explains the psychology of fear
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Why do people willingly watch movies filled with murder, monsters, and terrifying situations?. A West Virginia University professor says the attraction has much to do with human curiosity about danger, particularly the disturbing things we would rather avoid in real life. Elizabeth Cohen, a professor of...
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Wheeling Suspension Bridge back on display downtown
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – On top of the Wheeling Gateway Center construction officially being underway, the new building is shining a light on the historic landmark next to it. The suspension bridge was constructed in 1849 and spans over 1,000 feet across the Ohio River. And with construction beginning next door, it allows the bridge […]
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Wheeling families don costumes for Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party at Heritage Port
WHEELING, W.Va. — Costumes, candy and a Charlie Brown classic drew families to Heritage Port in Wheeling on Thursday evening for Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party, an annual event that also aims to discourage kids from smoking and vaping. The party included multiple cars for trunk-or-treat, photo stands,...
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Elkins receives world’s first Rosie the Riveter tulip
ELKINS, W.Va (WDTV) - Local leaders and guests gathered at the Rosie the Riveter statue in Elkins Monday to celebrate the memory of the women who stepped into critical workforce roles during World War II. Elkins became the world’s first city to receive the new Rosie the Riveter tulip, designed...
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History of The Knights of Pythias in Wheeling
To better understand the history of the Pythian Building in Wheeling, West Virginia, let’s take a dive into the Pythian Fraternal Order and what led to the current building’s status as the last standing physical remnant of the Order in Wheeling. What is the Order of the Knights...
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Dr. Mercer’s Great Pumpkin Party event is set to take place this Thursday in Wheeling
Wheeling, W.Va (WTRF) – Well almost 60 years ago to the day, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was released. Now, six decades later, it is the inspiration to a local Halloween event in Wheeling. This Thursday at Heritage Point, there will be a showing of the famous cartoon film.The event was inspired by what […]
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WVU play-by-play man Tony Caridi visits Belle Elementary to read new children’s book
BELLE, W.Va. — Belle Elementary School students had a special guest in their classroom on Tuesday morning. West Virginia University play-by-play broadcaster Tony Caridi read his new book, “Watch Where You Put Your Feet Down,” to the students. Caridi is visiting six different schools this week, beginning with Sutton Elementary in Braxton County and Stanaford Elementary in Raleigh County on Monday. Other stops include Milton Elementary in Cabell County, Blennerhasset Elementary in Wood County, and Brookhaven Elementary in Monongalia County.
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West Virginia mountains become medieval kingdom in award-winning fantasy film
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The mountains and forests of southern West Virginia have become the setting for a medieval fantasy kingdom in an award-winning independent film scheduled to make its world premiere in Lewisburg in December. The Kingdom of Rexmonte, a $750,000 fantasy comedy written and directed by Rebeccah Crabtree,...
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Chamber of Commerce, Wheeling Symphony team up for Halloween on the Plaza
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – The Wheeling Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the Wheeling Symphony for their special Halloween-themed event on October 30th. It all starts with free trick-or-treating in downtown Wheeling. The event will lead into the Wheeling Symphony’s performance of Harry Potter the Prisoner of Azkaban...