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The Lincoln Journal

Chuck Yeager, sound-barrier breaking aviator, dead At 97

Born in Myra, West Virginia in 1923, Charles 'Chuck' Yeager became the first human to travel faster than the speed of sound. But it was a book and subsequent movie that made the Lincoln County native a household name.

December 16, 2020

The Lincoln Journal

‘This virus is as real as it gets’

With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, Lincoln County's lead health official is urging citizens to take COVID-19 seriously.

November 25, 2020

The Charleston Gazette

Small businesses in Barboursville battle nearby retail giants

A large retail complex not far from downtown Barboursville, West Virginia, has proven to be tough competition for area businesses. But some locally owned shops have discovered ways to thrive amid their rivals.

February 16, 2013

The Charleston Gazette

Aw, shucks: Woman takes corn husk dolls from craft to art

Corn husk dolls are a staple of American folk art. But could these kitschy figurines, once relegated to cultural museums and kitchen tables, be admired among high-brow art?

November 10, 2012

The Charleston Gazette

Higher ed goes social to attract more students

As colleges and universities around the state strive to increase student enrollment, some recruiters are turning to what's proven to be an engaging ground: social media.

July 14, 2012