KINGWOOD — In the days leading up to Memorial Day, one of the busiest organizations in Preston County is the Honor Guard — a group of volunteers […]
Tag: Memorial Day
Their chairs are empty: Star City gathers for Memorial Day ceremony
STAR CITY — The wind whipped along the banks of the Monongahela River Monday morning, but the rain held back as dozens of spectators gathered at John […]
Editorial encore: Ways we honor Memorial Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: Today’s editorial has been adapted from one that originally ran May 26, 2020. Today, some people will hold somber remembrances, while others will gather for […]
On Memorial Day, don’t forget the rescuers
by David M. Shribman FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Wednesday would have been John F. Kennedy’s 107th birthday. More than eight decades ago this […]
Banners hung on University, Patteson to honor Morgantown veterans
You will be seeing some new faces on University Avenue and Patteson Drive in Morgantown thanks to a project spearheaded by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs […]
Turnpike ready for a busy weekend
BECKLEY — Officials on the West Virginia Turnpike anticipated more than a half-million vehicles would pass through their tolls booths during the five day Memorial Day travel […]
AAA: Gas prices rise ahead of Memorial Day
The average price for gasoline across northern West Virginia is 2 cents higher this week at $3.513 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. […]
West Virginia Turnpike traffic totals over 574,000 vehicles during holiday weekend
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Turnpike saw an uptick in travelers over the Memorial Day holiday weekend compared to 2022. There were 574,902 total transactions on the […]
Editorial encore: Ways we honor Memorial Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been adapted from one that ran May 26, 2020. Memorial Day is coming up on Monday. Some people will hold somber […]
Turnpike’s busy holiday weekend starts today
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — The Memorial Day weekend begins today for the West Virginia Turnpike. There is a five-day travel period for the bulk of holiday […]
