By Dr. Glenn Mollette Award winning actress Kirstie Alley was diagnosed with cancer shortly before her untimely death at the young age of 71. Grammy award winning Celine Dion has recently been diagnosed with a neurological disease called Stiff Person Syndrome. The disease attacks about one in a million and is a very debilitating disease. SheContinue reading “Celine Dion, Kirstie Alley, Christmas, good news and bad”
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Mule Barn Philosophy and the Tourist
By Slim Randles Steve, the cowboy on the board of directors of the Mule Barn truck stop’s philosophy counter and world dilemma think tank, swears on his coffee it happened. “Tourist guy got off the train the other day when I was down there picking up a friend,” Steve said. “He asked me if IContinue reading “Mule Barn Philosophy and the Tourist”
The Jones Kid and Mule Barn Mechanics
By Slim Randles It was like buzzards circling a body. The Jones kid, Randy, was out in the Mule Barn parking lot with the hood up on his car. He was staring down into it the way a first-time parachutist would look out the airplane door. You never quite knew for sure what lay ahead.Continue reading “The Jones Kid and Mule Barn Mechanics”
Working Your Way Up the Branding Ladder
By Slim Randles When the Rafter E branded recently, a bunch of us went out to help. There’s a definite pecking order here, and it’s a badge of pride to have worked your way up the branding ladder. As a kid, you flank the calves; you grab them, throw them and hold them down. ThisContinue reading “Working Your Way Up the Branding Ladder”
“From the Cow to the Plow, Dewey,” Windy said… It’s a Business Slogan
By Slim Randles “From the cow to the plow, Dewey,” Windy said, leaning on a shovel. Windy Wilson was on another of his “helper days” and today it was Dewey Decker’s turn to be helped. “What do you mean, Windy?” “You know … a slogan for the business. From the cow to the plow. Fertilizer.Continue reading ““From the Cow to the Plow, Dewey,” Windy said… It’s a Business Slogan”
Country Roads Angel Network invests $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill
WV Press Release Sharing BECKLEY W.Va. – Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) announced its investment of $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill today. Owner Dan Cox, a new resident to West Virginia, with lifelong family roots in the region, is committed to making a significant difference in the development of broadband upgrades andContinue reading “Country Roads Angel Network invests $100,000 in Cox Telecom, LLC of Oak Hill”
Rafting Roundup: How to Decide Which West Virginia Whitewater Trip is Right for You
Press Release FAYETTEVILLE, W. Va., May 24, 2022 – One of the most appealing facets of river rafting on Southern West Virginia’s New and Gauley Rivers – two of the top rafting rivers in the world – is that there is a trip for just about everyone. From gentle smooth floats to heart-pounding Class V-filledContinue reading “Rafting Roundup: How to Decide Which West Virginia Whitewater Trip is Right for You”
2022 West Virginia Senior Open closely contested at Parkersburg Country Club
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Senior Open, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), has three players under par after the first day on Sunday at the Parkersburg Country Club. Pat Carter, of Huntington, leads the field with a three under par 70, scoring five birdies along the way. TyContinue reading “2022 West Virginia Senior Open closely contested at Parkersburg Country Club”
WAMSB 2023 Competition in Buckhannon awarded $10,000 grant from National Endowment of the Arts
WV Press Release Sharing BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — The National Endowment of the Arts has approved a $10,000 grant to the World Association of Marching Show Bands 2023 Buckhannon Host Committee to support the success of the 2023 World Championship in Buckhannon. The WAMSB 2023 World Championship is one of 1,125 projects across the United StatesContinue reading “WAMSB 2023 Competition in Buckhannon awarded $10,000 grant from National Endowment of the Arts”
WV FLIGHT by Yuengling Amateur Series travels to Glade Springs
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) FLIGHT by Yuengling Amateur Series played the second event of the 2022 season Monday on the Cobb Course at the Resort at Glade Springs. The Championship Division saw Todd Duncan of Daniels take top honors, followed by Davey Jude of Kermit and Cam Roam ofContinue reading “WV FLIGHT by Yuengling Amateur Series travels to Glade Springs”
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