CHARLESTON- In case you missed it, this Monday is "Bring Your Gun To Work, Day". But be warned the special day does not -- we repeat, DOES NOT grant special permission to carry firearms in a Federal Building or any other business that normally bans weapons. It does, however, serve as a conversation starter for 2nd Amendment supporters.
CHARLESTON- In a surprising move to supersede the United States Supreme Court, WV Legislators put to vote the Equal Rights Law for marriage in West Virginia. What was assumed to be a quickie in-and-out vote that constituents would happily get behind, turned into a long back and forth debate with Delegates coming and going through the night. In the end, gays got what they wanted. The right to marry in West Virginia.
WHEELING- When Rod Fly and his son Bob went out on the Ohio River this morning, they hoped to catch a big one. If not, they fully intended on having tales to tell, anyway. As luck would have it, they can save the story of "the one that got away" for another day. What they caught early Tuesday morning will go down in the history books. In fact, the history books may just have to be rewritten.
CHARLESTON- Appearing out of nowhere, a resolution was put forward Tuesday and successfully voted on to name the Pepperoni Roll was named the "Official State Food" of West Virginia.
CROSS LANES- Sissy Peasnik, a student at Point Harmony Elementary School in Cross Lanes, was expelled this week when a complaint was made about a crayon doodle of a gun.
Two iconic West Virginia name brands are joining forces to create a unique dining experience, officials from Tudor's Biscuit World and The Greenbrier have announced.
"Have you had your shots?" It's a phrase you hear often at your doctor's office and pharmacist. Seasonal shots for influenza and pneumonia are being offered almost everywhere -- but there will be a new one if environmentalists have their way. The Sierra Club and other groups are pushing for an Anti-Flatulant shot to protect the ozone layer.
CHARLESTON- With Colorado and Washington State both legalizing Marijuana, West Virginia may be dreaming of a Rocky Mountain High of it's own.
WASHINGTON- During his regularly scheduled White House Press Conference, President Obama laid blame for the impending "Frankenstorm on a controversial Youtube video.
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The old adage goes, "You can pick your friends and you can pick your nose, but you can't pick your friend's nose." A recent study performed at Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WVa) put that old cliche' to the test.
BURBANK CA- With Disney taking full ownership of Star Wars several months ago, studio heads have been eager to get their three-fingered, white gloves on the once mighty franchise and revitalize it in a way that only Disney knows how.
Eyeing the resurgence of science fiction tv shows like SYFY's Defiance and seeing the successful relaunch of Paramount's aging Star Trek franchise, FOX has decided to listen to it's dwindling fan base and bring back the ill-fated series, Firefly.
South Korea- Sunday evening, a North Korean nuclear missile sent to destroy South Korea was intercepted thus saving the word from catastrophe. The missile wasn't stopped by China or even an American military effort. No, life-as-we-know-it was preserved when Justin Bieber's private jet was accidentally struck mid-air by the deadly nuke, plunging both bombs to their mutual demise into the Sea of Japan.
GLEN DALE- Live Nation Global Touring has confirmed that worldwide pop sensation Lady Gaga’s final tour performances have been canceled due to a hip injury that will require surgery. Lady Gaga has been diagnosed with synovitis, a severe inflammation of the joints caused by repetitive twitchy dance movements. Doctors have also determined she has a labral tear in her right hip. The labrum is a layer of muscle that holds the hip joint in place. Major news sources say Lady Gaga will undergo surgery at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, and that she will need several weeks to recover following surgery.
HASBRO- The votes have been counted and the Iron is "flat out" and the Cat is in "by a whisker"! However, that's not the only change coming for Monopoly fans. Several tokens are going to "Jail", NOT passing "GO!" or collecting $200. But fear not, brand new, updated tokens are taking their place. After all the votes have been counted two other tokens are joining little Fluffy. They are an Airstrike Drone and a shiny new Bullet.
CULLODEN- Katie Lee, former wife of singer Billy Joel, is back “home” in West Virginia for a short visit with family. The cookbook author, food critic, chef, novelist and former fishmonger was spotted shopping at Dollar General in Culloden this week and said she was picking up a few spur-of-the-moment Valentine’s Day gifts for her ex and his daughter, Alexa Ray.
Clearly pulling out all the redneck stops, MTV includes two big local names for 'color commentary' on their West Virginia "Jersey Shore" replacement.
Charleston- No sooner was the latest MTV 'Reality' show, "Buckwild" announced to the world, it was cancelled. Swift action from West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is being credited for the reversal.
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HOLLYWOOD- From Radio to Television, from TV Movie to Box Office Smash. That's the hope, anyway, when 'Gunsmoke - the Movie' lands in theaters this time, next year.
NEW RIVER GORGE- Once again, Bridge Day was a huge success. Thousands of onlookers watched hundreds of brave individuals take the plunge off the famous New River Gorge Bridge -- including one unusual participant. A man in a giant bee costume using a super-sized potato chip bag as a parachute.
