history
The birth of West Virginia
JUN
04
I had always heard that the process by which West Virginia became a state was not exactly on the up-and up, and in fact, was unconstitutional. This evening, at the annual dinner meeting of the Mineral County Historical Society, Dr. John Stealey of Shepherd University presented this story to us. I found it fascinating and wanted to write it down to help me remember. read more »
Where were you?
JAN
28
Video:
Probably the “Where were you when?” moment of my generation, 22 years ago today.
I was in high school, we had just come in from band practice into the commons area for lunch. I remember my best friend’s mom was substituting, and practically stopped Melissa and I at the door and told us. Something I will never forget.
