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Wheeling: Still Tough as Nails - WV MetroNews (opens the original)
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When you hear the phrase “tough as nails” it’s no wonder that West Virginians come quickly to mind. Historically, we are a culture built on extreme self-reliance. Generations of Mountaineers had to clear dense forests, navigate unforgiving geography and deal with harsh weather. But there is also the “Nail City” connection. During the late 19th century, Wheeling was the nail manufacturing capital of the world. Nails were the backbone of the the region’s industrial pride, creating a link between W
Remembering the Battle of Harper's Ferry - WV MetroNews (opens the original)
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Today is the anniversary of one of the most significant days in Civil War history and West Virginia’s role in it. On this date in 1862, at the Battle of Harpers Ferry, Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson forced the surrender of a 12,500-man Union garrison. It was the largest single surrender of U.S. Army troops during the Civil War. The victory allowed Jackson to secure a massive stockpile of military supplies before rejoining Robert E. Lee’s forces at the Battle of Antietam. Military
West Virginia's Labor Day connection - WV MetroNews (opens the original)
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Labor Day is coming up next weekend and it’s observed nationally as a tribute to the contributions of American workers. West Virginia holds some of the deepest, most defining historical ties to the labor movement that underpins the holiday. Labor Day first originated in 1882 in New York during the grassroots effort by trade unions to secure better working conditions, reasonable hours, and official recognition of the working class. Workers across our state took part in Labor Day parades and union
The Greenbrier Ghost is an odd West Virginia tale - WV MetroNews (opens the original)
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Most West Virginians love a good ghost story. Others prefer reading or listening to stories about true crime. The story of the “Greenbrier Ghost” — which notes a significant anniversary today — has quite a bit of both. On this date in 1897, the trial of Edward Shue concluded in Greenbrier County. He was convicted of murdering his wife, Elva Zona Heaster Shue —forever known as the “Greenbrier Ghost.” What makes this story unique; it marks the only documented time in American legal history where t
Remembering J. Roy Hunt, an ace with the camera and the RV - WV MetroNews (opens the original)
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West Virginia’s history is brimming with men and women considered to be extremely resourceful; its deeply woven into our state’s history and culture. We have the story of one of those types of West Virginians this morning; J. Roy Hunt. While you may not know his name, but if you like classic movies or have interest in RV’s, you need to know about his work. Hunt was a pioneering early Hollywood cinematographer, whose career spanned from the silent era through the 1950s. He was born on this date o
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