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West Virginia History

CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. April 5, 1856: Booker T. Washington was born enslaved in Virginia. In 1865, he moved with his family to Malden, in Kanawha ...

After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was ‘talking to the president’

(AP) — After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president.” That’s according to newly released body camera footage that also shows that Woods appeared astonished as he was handcuffed. It’s not clear if ...

Konnor Griffin called up by Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday and was set to become the first teenage position player in the major leagues since Juan Soto in 2018. Pittsburgh selected the 19-year-old shortstop’s contract from Triple-A Indianapolis before its home ...

Bare-minimum brunch guest

Dear Annie: My husband and I host Easter brunch every year for both sides of the family — about 16 people total. I cook a big frittata, a glazed ham, homemade rolls and a salad or two. My problem is my sister-in-law, “Brenda.” For the past four years, she has signed up to bring ...