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Silence! The Last of the Giant Radio Telescopes Is Listening to the Universe
There's a geek mecca in them thar hills. And dona TMt expect your iPhone's GPS to guide you to it.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Accident Reports - October 22, 2009
The following accident reports were filed in the Pocahontas County Sheriff's Office during the period September 8 to October 20: September 13: Christopher M. Dell, of Alexandria, Virginia was traveling east on Route 66 in a 2004 Dodge SRT and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection with Route 92.
Astronomy event set for weekend
A giant celebration of astronomy, including a movie, pizza party, observing the night sky, prize drawings and a behind-the-scenes look at an observatory is set to begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank.
South Harrison Student Discovers Unique Pulsar
Lucas Bolyard is one of five students at South Harrison High School searching hundreds of hours of data collected from the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope in Pocahontas County.
ASTRONOMY CELEBRATION: A giant celebration of astronomy, including a movie, pizza party, observing the night sky, prize drawings and a behind-the-scenes look at an observatory is set to begin at 5 p.m. on Oct.
Celestial find earns W.Va. teen a White House visit
Lucas Bolyard of Lost Creek is recognized at the White House on Wednesday by President and Mrs.
More people coming here for what it offers to tourists Every so often, someone sitting in a big-city office with nothing better to do, often media types with an agenda or an ax to grind, will take a shot at West Virginia, bringing up old stereotypes that ultimately reveal their own ignorance.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Making technology tracks at GBEMS
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank donated $8,000 to Green Bank Elementary-Middle School for use in upgrading the technological system of the school.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Small scale solar? Is it for you?
Despite the frequency of cloudy weather and high start-up costs, solar power is an option in West Virginia.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Experience the GBT from a different angle
Monday morning. Pulse is racing, I'm short of breath and my knees are quaking. It's official.
Clarksburg student finds rare star in Green Bank data
A Clarksburg high school sophomore analyzing data from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope has discovered a strange type of neutron star called a rotating radio transient -- one of only about 30 known to science.
High-School Student Discovers Strange Astronomical Object
When Lucas Bolyard looked at the bottom plot, he noticed the thick, black blob left of the center.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Wade denied shortened prison term
The former Green Bank dean of students who was convicted last year of two counts of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust, was denied a shortened prison term Friday by Judge Joseph Pomponio.
Quilt-auction tradition comes to an end
For more than 50 years, women in Dunmore have contributed a square for a yearly quilt - a tradition that will come to an end this year.
Inexpensive Honeymoon Ideas in West Virginia
Todays economy leaves many people forgoing luxuries and newlyweds have it even tougher than most people.
Enjoy the Outdoors With a Long Drive Before Summer Ends
Aug. 15, 2009 Enjoy the Outdoors With a Long Drive Before Summer Ends From The Governor's Desk A weekly column by Gov.
Photos: James River students, teacher spend week at Green Bank observatory
Five students and one teacher from James River High School spent a week at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia learning about and studying how to find Pulsars.
Photos: James River students, teacher spend week at Green Bank observatory
Five students and one teacher from James River High School spent a week at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia learning about and studying how to find Pulsars.
The Pocahontas Times ~ Marlinton West...
Pre-school children on waiting list for services
Nine children are currently on a waiting list for preschool in Green Bank due to the State Board of Education's preschool policy Maria Busick, Director of Federal Programs and Instruction told board of education members Monday night.
Write Your Own Column: Try vacationing in West Virginia -- youll like it
I don't remember going on vacations when I was a child, although sometimes we went on day trips.