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Category: West Virginia

Adaland Mansion decked out for Christmas

December 1, 2020 Christmas traditions / West Virginia

The Beautiful Holiday Trees of Adaland Mansion

Each year the staff of Adaland makes changes to what they do for Christmas decorations. But the warmth and love is always a huge part of the display.

Cyrus Vance (l), Stephen Ailes, Elvis Stahr Jr. (r)

November 12, 2020 Politics / West Virginia

Vance, Ailes, and Stahr bore witness to some of the most pivotal events in American history

At times, they were only bystanders. At other times, they were direct participants in decisions that often weighed life-or-death stakes on a grand scale.

November 10, 2020 Coal mining / Health issues / West Virginia

Digging Our Own Graves: Coal Miners and the Struggle over Black Lung Disease

The updated and revised version of Digging Our Own Graves includes two new chapters and photos by Earl Dotter.

October 29, 2020 Appalachian scary tales / Early settlers vs. native Americans / Ghost stories / West Virginia

The Red-Headed Man: A Ghost Tale of Dorsey’s Knob

There is protection against the red-headed man – visitors who know will carry a small, handmade “X” on their windshields or in their pockets.

October 28, 2020 Halloween / Love and romance / Newspaper / West Virginia

All love tests are sure to prove true, if…

That ghosts walk & supernatural powers rule on Halloween is the ancient superstition used to excuse the mad gayety of the modern celebration.

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