Dear EarthTalk: How are American supermarket chains doing in regard to cutting back on single-use plastics? — B. Weston, Jacksonville, Florida

GLENVILLE – The Glenville State College Department of Land Resources has introduced a new online certificate in geographic information system (GIS).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) has announced a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant of $98,809 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to the Marshall University Research Corporation for the Accessibility in Digital Humanities: Making Clio Available to All …

CHARLESTON – 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.


The Fraternal Order of Eagles Montgomery Aerie #1040 held its annual community children’s Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Valley PreK-8. The party has been an Eagles’ annual Christmas event serving the community for over 50 years,

On Saturday, Dec. 28, Dale and Dolores (Hayes) Flanagan of Smithers were honored with a 65th wedding anniversary reception held at the Glen Ferris Inn.

CHARLESTON — West Virginia college students are learning the West Virginia Press Association Foundation's mission of improving the quality and future of West Virginia newspapers and the communities they serve in West Virginia is more than just rhetoric.

CHARLESTON — 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.


Start your New Year’s reading with a visit to the Southern Appalachian Labor School’s book sale on Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Historic Oak Hill School. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the sale continues to 3 p.m.

CHARLESTON – 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.


The paper on your living room floor was waist-high.

CHARLESTON – The 2020 Roadsides in Bloom calendar is now available to order.

CHARLESTON – 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.


Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.

CHARLESTON – 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.

You’ve always looked forward to Christmas Future.

What is probate?

HUNTINGTON – Marshall University has partnered with Glenville State College to offer students a program of study leading to a Professional Master of Science in Athletic Training (PMSAT) degree. The agreement combines an undergraduate course of study at Glenville State with students later bei…

SMITHERS — Hundreds of customers turned out Saturday for the Christmas Market held at Valley PreK-8.

2019 Smithers Christmas Market

CHARLESTON – 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

Each year for five years, Vicky Underwood has organized a food drive during the holiday season to help a local food pantry.

Dust to dust.

Five generations of the Perkins/Cressorn family gathered together last month to celebrate the birth of Daniel Thomas Harbaugh.

CHARLESTON — 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.

R.S.V.P., regrets only.

Missionary and faith healer Livingston Jaimoji and his wife, Catherine, from Uganda, Africa will hold a meeting at the Christian Revival Center in Robson Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.

CHARLESTON – 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.

Other kids can be so mean.

GLEN JEAN — Nature can be a great inspiration for artists of all ages. Through its annual Youth Arts in the Parks 2020 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest, the New River Gorge National River has helped area students celebrate their creativity and interest in nature.

Valley PreK-8

CHARLESTON — All West Virginians are invited to honor the state’s military men and women, as well as the state's first responders, by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed at the Capitol during the upcoming holiday season.

Can we talk?

CHARLESTON — 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.


GLEN JEAN — Do you like a good story? Then join thousands of storytellers and listeners around the world in observation of Tellabration!™ 2019 on Saturday, Nov. 23. Locally, stories will be told from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at New River Gorge National River’s Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing.

Just a little sniffle.

BEAVER — Registration is under way at New River Community and Technical College for a special winter session, Dec. 16 through Jan. 10, 2020. Students can earn three hours of general education college credit through online study over the course of four weeks.

FAYETTE COUNTY – The Fayette County Public Library system will join county libraries around the state in celebrating West Virginia Family Reading Week, scheduled for Nov. 17-23.

CHARLESTON — 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.


The back screen door always slammed, loud.

CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Humanities Council is seeking applications from individuals interested in portraying historical figures for its popular History Alive! program. Portrayals of historically significant people no longer living, from any period of history, are eligible for consider…