Red Ash, Rush Run Explosions Per e-WV: West Virginia’s first major mine explosion of the 20th century occurred March 6, 1900, at Red Ash Mine
Category: History
Karen’s School of Dancing (Beckley/Oak Hill WV)
Go ahead and chuckle, I am totally fine with it. Yes, that is me on the left, all tutu-wearing, saggy stockings at the knees, total
Sgt. Jimmy G. Stewart Bridge (Mason, WV and Meigs OH)
I frequently pass a memorial marker sign in Mason County that mentions Jimmy G Stewart as I cross the bridge from Mason WV to Pomeroy
Shirley Donnelly: Corpse Tried, Fined For Carrying Pistol (Thurmond WV)
The first story from Shirley Donnelly gave me a right good chuckle. The subsequent conversation regarding silver dollars interests me a great deal though. Husband
Womens History Month: Lucinda Lovie Rose (WV)
Lucinda Lovie Rose bears the unique distinction of being the only female West Virginia casualty of World War I. Source: http://www.wvculture.org/history/wvmemory/vets/roselucinda/roselucinda.html Lovie Lucinda Rose was
Women’s History Month: Col Ruby Bradley (WV)
Colonel Ruby Bradley (December 19, 1907-May 28, 2002) was born near Spencer, WV. She graduated from Glenville State Teachers College and taught for four years in
Thoughts and Ponderances 