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From the Archive- The Election Day flood of 1985: West Virginia

Moorefield, WV · 1d

NewsNation

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‘Thunderstruck’: Pittsburgh high’s school band member’s ‘AC/DC’ performance goes viral

Clark can be seen leading the band’s rendition of the song on the xylophone.

Jefferson Hills, PA · 3d

WOWK 13 News

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New West Virginia cryptid license plate brings late artist’s work back into the spotlight

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — A new West Virginia specialty license plate celebrating the state’s fascination with cryptids is bringing the artwork of the late Jesse Corlis into the spotlight. Corlis, who also designed the state’s bumblebee and box turtle specialty plates, passed away suddenly in 2023. “He was very kind. He was very humble,” said […]

West Virginia · 1d

therealwv.com

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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Nov. 8–14

Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 8, 1936: It’s Wheeling Steel, a half-hour musical variety radio program, debuted over WWVA in Wheeling. The program was an instant success with local audiences and later became a nationwide sensation.

West Virginia · 8h
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library turns 20 in West Virginia with upcoming fundraising telethon

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Virginia is celebrating 20 years of early literacy outreach as it prepares for an upcoming telethon aimed at closing funding gaps and reaching thousands more children across the Mountain State. The global program mails free, age-appropriate books each month...

West Virginia · 2d

voiceofmotown.com

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WVU golf stands fourth after opening round as darkness halts play in Hawaii

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia golf has unfinished business in Hawaii after darkness halted the second round of the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational on Wednesday, November 4. The Mountaineers were fourth in the 17-team field after the opening round, giving them a position to build on when competition resumes. Freshman...

Morgantown, WV · 1d

Shinnston News

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From North-Central West Virginia to the World: Air Force Colonel Brings West Virginia’s Forgotten History to Life in Historical Crime Novel

SHINNSTON, W.Va. — For Scott Douglas Haning, the road to becoming a published novelist began long before he ever put pen to paper. It began in Shinnston, West Virginia, surrounded by the people, traditions, and stories of north-central Appalachia. A graduate of Lincoln High School and West Virginia University,...

Shinnston, WV · 2d

WDTV

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Harrison County historic preservation levy falls short, supporters plan to try again

CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - A proposed levy to support historic preservation organizations in Harrison County fell short of the 60% approval needed to pass, but supporters say they plan to bring it back to voters. The Historic Preservation Alliance said the measure received 9,961 votes in favor, or 57.89%, according...

Harrison County, WV · 1d

Dino World

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13 Facts About the Johnstown Flood of 1889

Stick with us to the end: one overlooked document from the disaster reveals the single question that might have saved hundreds of lives.

Johnstown, PA · 5d

hoodline.com

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West Jefferson Hills Senior Shreds Xylophone Thunderstruck, Hits 3.1 Million Views

A xylophone performance by a Pennsylvania high school senior has drawn millions of views online. Layla Clark, a mallet percussionist with the Thomas Jefferson High School marching band in West Jefferson Hills, performed AC/DC's “Thunderstruck.”. A Threads user responded to Clark's performance by writing, “we need to do the...

Jefferson Hills, PA · 3d

madeinpgh.com

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Local Shows In Pittsburgh To Check Out This November

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s one thing to be thankful for—local shows! From the 4th annual Beasts of the Burgh at Crafthouse to The Clarks playing back to back nights at Jergels, here’s a list of local shows to check out in November!. Like Roses/Heading North/Ausinette.

Pittsburgh, PA · 22h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Celebration honoring life and legacy of Donnie Iris to be held at Pittsburgh music venue

A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Pittsburgh musician Donnie Iris will take place Monday, Nov. 9, at Citizens Live at The Wylie in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Ebensburg ‘Christmas 1776’ parade seeking greater float, vehicle, participant entries

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Ebensburg annual Christmas parade is seeking participants for this year’s event, which is themed “Christmas 1776,” on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Parade entrants can include vehicles, floats, first responder vehicles, dance and/or walking groups and more. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place […]

Ebensburg, PA · 2d

Onward State

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Penn State Professor Revisits 1976 Entebbe Raid In New Documentary ‘To Kill A Nazi’

The film will be screened as an official selection of the Centre County Film Festival on Friday at noon.

Penn, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Penn-Trafford High School drama club to perform ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

Penn-Trafford High School’s drama club is stepping into the fantastical world of Narnia for its Nov. 14 and 15 performance of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”. Based on the 1950s novel by C.S. Lewis, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” was first portrayed on television screens in 1967, but the most recent film adaptation was released in 2005. It was first performed on stage in 1984 at London’s Westminster Theatre.

Trafford, PA · 1d

pittsburghmagazine.com

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A McKeesport Murder Mystery: Local Author Unearths Tale of Love, Loss and Legacy

This article contains spoilers for the book “A McKeesport Murder Mystery: The Death of La Roux Soles.”. It’s a story of death, mystery and intrigue, of booze and prohibition-era parties at a mansion perched high about the industrial heart of a gritty town — and it all really happened, just a stone’s throw from Pittsburgh in McKeesport.

Mckeesport, PA · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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This year is the final run for the current Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre version of ‘The Nutcracker’

An all-new production of “The Nutcracker” is scheduled to premiere in December 2027.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

Axios

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Best Day Ever in Pittsburgh: Artist Emily Krill

Emily Krill is a Pittsburgh-based collage artist who transforms antique paper into large-scale contemporary works. Zoom in: Using 19th- and 20th-century ledgers, letters, blueprints and other found documents, she layers bold colors, geometric shapes and intricate patterns while preserving traces of the materials' history. Her work has been shown in...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Century-old barn takes trip for historic preservation purposes

It took practically all day for a century-old barn to travel less than half a mile in Washington County.

Washington County, PA · 18h