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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 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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K9 Shadow completes 1,000th therapy visit at Clarksburg VA Medical Center
CLARKSBURG, W.Va (WDTV) - K9 Shadow completed his 1,000th therapy visit Wednesday at the VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, bringing comfort, companionship and appreciation to veterans. Veteran describes the visits. Charles Forinash, a local veteran, said therapy dogs help him cope. “Well, they help me cope with some of my...
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Business Is Booming for Giacinta’s at ‘The Bridge’
BRIDGEPORT – Since welcoming Giacinta’s Gelato & Caffe to their new location in the multipurpose Bridge at Bridgeport Exempted Village School District, the place has been a go-to spot for students and community members looking for that morning pick-me-up. Owner Audrey Brahler made some time between morning rushes of buyers to talk about the success of these first weeks.
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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...
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WVU Exercise Physiology Professor, NCWV Native Reflects on 25 Years of Striking Gold in the Blue
West Virginia University professor Lori Sherlock hasn’t had a job that didn’t require her to wear a bathing suit. So, when an opportunity to work at the nation’s only undergraduate aquatic therapy emphasis program arose at WVU, she dove right in. For the Morgantown native and WVU...
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WDTV’s Alan Dye inducted into West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fam
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Imagine Martin Launching New Monthly Concert Series
FAIRMONT — Imagine Martin is launching a new monthly concert series at The Hive in Fairmont, featuring music, songwriting and storytelling. The series, called “This Song’s for You,” begins Sunday, November 1st, at 7 p.m. with musician Radoslav Lorkovic. Performances will continue on the first Sunday of each month through March, featuring artists Erik Koskinen, Charlie Roth, David Stoddard and Kelly Smith. Imagine Martin Chair Jeff Rouse says the concerts will offer an intimate setting with limited seating, giving people a chance to relax and enjoy live music on Sunday evenings. Tickets are $20, or $15 for Friends of the Hive, and are available at The Hub next door to The Hive.
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Love Kitchen brings free pizzas to Buckhannon families in-need
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - Months after flooding left families in the area struggling to recover, help arrived Monday morning in the form of hot pizza. The Little Caesars Love Kitchen made its first West Virginia stop in Buckhannon. Organizers said the location was chosen deliberately. “It was very strategic. We...