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Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

Theatre West Virginia Taps KB Saine for Artistic Direction

KB Saine named artistic director for Theatre West Virginia The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Staff The Register-Herald reported that KB Saine has been appointed as the artistic director for Theatre West Virginia for the 2025 summer season. With over 20 years in professional theater, he previously directed

Rippon Family Advocates for Stricter Laws to Protect Road Workers

Family of fallen flagger hopes laws will change to protect road workers The Register~Herald | Monday, March 10, 2025 By Marsha Chwalik Kathy Ruth, a flagger, tragically lost her life while directing traffic in a work zone near Rippon on April 4, 2024. Following the accident, the driver responsible faced

Shepherdstown Woman Receives Hopeful Diagnosis at WVU Medicine

Shepherdstown Woman Receives Hopeful Diagnosis at WVU Medicine

WVU Medicine successfully diagnoses West Virginia woman’s mysterious illness The Register~Herald | Saturday, February 8, 2025 By Wvumedicine.org At 27, Daniela Powers faced a daunting health crisis with mysterious symptoms that medical professionals attributed variously to allergies and anxiety, leaving her feeling gaslit. After seeking help at WVU

Legacy of Jim Crow Laws Influences Voting Rights in Ranson

How Mississippi's Jim Crow Laws Still Haunt Black Voters Today The Register~Herald | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 By Marshall Project The recent article from The Register~Herald explores the ongoing impact of Jim Crow laws on Black voters in Mississippi, linked to the legacy of voter disenfranchisement and

Charles Town Leaders Reflect on Aging Incumbents in Politics

We study aging family business incumbents who refuse to let go − here’s why the 2024 race felt familiar The Register~Herald | Friday, January 17, 2025 By Nancy Forster-holt In a compelling analysis by Nancy Forster-Holt and colleagues, published by The Register-Herald, parallels are drawn between family business succession challenges

Monroe County Tops New Business Growth; Local Entrepreneurs Thrive

Monroe County led W.Va. in new business growth for Dec. 2024 The Register~Herald | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 By Staff In December 2024, Monroe County saw significant business growth with a 1.37% increase, registering 10 new businesses, according to the WV Secretary of State's Office. This

Local Students Shine on New River CTC’s Fall 2024 Lists

Local scholars The Register~Herald | Saturday, January 11, 2025 By Staff The Register-Herald has reported that New River Community and Technical College has honored its students by announcing the President's and Dean's Lists for the fall 2024 semester. Students from various towns, including Alderson, Beckley, and