Madelyn Moore

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News Articles

Below are articles that I have written throughout my 2024 internship with the Times West Virginian. 

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'We Ride for Tail' motorcycle poker run to raise funds for Humane Society

FAIRMONT — Motorcyclists from around Marion County will ride for a cause on August 24 in the Sixth Annual We Ride for Tail Poker Run with hopes of raising $10,000 for the Marion County Humane Society.The event, organized by Rae Ann Carter, a member of the motorcycling community for years and long-time supporter of the Humane Society, will begin at MoCo’s Bar and Grill in Fairmont beginning at 10 a.m. that morning. At noon, the official poker run will start.“If we didn’t have the shelter, we don’...
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Pierpont LPN pinning ceremony reminds new nurses of commitment to serving others

FAIRMONT — Nineteen students look to budding health care careers after graduating from Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Licensed Practical Nursing Program.A graduation ceremony for nursing students includes a pinning ceremony where another nurse or other figure that has been influential in the student’s life will have the opportunity to place their new nursing pin on them. During Friday’s graduation, everyone from parents to professors pinned students.“It’s hard to describe the feeling,”...
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Six teams hope to lip sync their way to raise $60K for Tygart Valley United Way

FAIRMONT — This October, the Tygart Valley United Way is presenting an iconic aughts-inspired evening with their new Lip Sync Battle fundraiser, featuring six teams who, by the end of the competition, hope to collectively raise $60,000.The event will be held on October 19 at 6 p.m. in Fairmont State’s Falcon Center. The Lip Sync Battle replaces the popular Dancing With The Stars, which was a joint program of the Tygart Valley United Way and the Marion County Chamber of Commerce.“This event is go...
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Middle College days away from selecting first official cohort of students

FAIRMONT — Fifty teens in foster care from across West Virginia are waiting to learn whether they will be officially admitted into a new program being launched this coming semester at Fairmont State University.Upon acceptance into the university’s new Middle College, students will move into their new homes in Prichard Hall on August 12, a day their journey toward simultaneously completing high school and earning an associate’s degree begins.“These kids are getting the best of all worlds,” Fairmo...
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Teens learn how to stand up for what is right for a woman in West Virginia

FAIRMONT — Girls State participants from across Marion County celebrated their experience learning about what it takes to lead on Thursday at the Fairmont Woman’s Club.It was an opportunity for the teens to gather again and reminisce on their time at Davis & Elkins College, where the annual Girls State session is held. For all those who attend, they say two things mark the experience — newfound confidence in themselves and friendships that last a lifetime.“You get to watch them blossom throughou...
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Fairmont area United Methodist Churches realign amid schism and financial woes

FAIRMONT — Meadowdale H&H Chapel United Methodist Church in Fairmont had its official first Sunday as a part of Central UMC Pastor Brad Bennett’s charge of churches, adding now a third church under his leadership.The church realignments come from recent changes in the greater United Methodist Church on theological bases, but also in the face of financial and membership hardships. These partnerships provide support for each church’s independent stability while also creating opportunities for a la...
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Fairmont Lions Club mentors teens on how to improve their communities

FAIRMONT — The Fairmont chapter of an international service organization is providing area youth with “Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity.”Members of the Fairmont LEO Club, a community service and leadership organization under the Lions Club International umbrella is for youth 12-18. The local club is in its third official month and has planned different service projects throughout Marion County.LEOs participate in both Lions community projects and their own, student-led projects. After two...
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West Virginia coffee roaster celebrates 10th anniversary of Fairmont location

FAIRMONT — Coffee fans shuttled in and out of The Joe Tuesday as the coffee house celebrated of decade of quality brews.The all-day event incorporated coffee creations from years past, live music, and the painting of the crosswalk of Adams and Madison Street with an exclusive design from the roastery.“The Joe has been one of the main spurs in the attempt to rehabilitate downtown Fairmont, and we try to do that wherever we go,” Stone Tower Brews owner James Kane said. “We want to be an important...
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New housing on tap for people with disabilities in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN — Ground is officially broken in Morgantown for a new $3.2 million residential facility with PACE Enterprises, a company centered on finding employment for people with disabilities.Wednesday marked the start of construction for PACE Place, a living space that will include 12 private suites and shared common areas, a kitchen and laundry. The space is entirely independent living. The building will be on the original property of PACE Enterprises at 420 Pleasant Hill Ave. in Star City.“PA...
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Fairmont City Council reallocates $646K in federal COVID relief funds

FAIRMONT — Fairmont’s City Council adopted a resolution to reallocate approximately $646,000 in federal COVID relief funds at its Tuesday meeting.The original funds came to the city as part of the American Rescue Plan Act and will now be used to fund various infrastructure improvements throughout the city. Forthcoming upgrades at Windmill Park will get $84,000 in funds, while the other $562,000 will be dispersed among several critical infrastructure projects, namely sewer and water treatment.“Th...
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Mountain State artist builds following with new single ‘Back Home’

FAIRMONT — A Charleston native is climbing the iTunes charts and making his way into radio stations nationwide with new single “Back Home.”Stephen Thomas released the single “‘Back Home” on May 17 and it has already climbed its way to No. 2 on the iTunes charts and the Top 100 on several streaming platforms’ breakout playlists. Its reception can be attributed to its simple, yet deeply relatable message.“We got one life to live.
So Let’s go live it for sure.Life on the edge.You gotta love...
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Portrait of late judge to hang in courthouse in honor of Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Janes' retirement

FAIRMONT — Marion County Senior Court Judge David Janes will retire from the bench in 2025 after 24 years serving the public.To honor his years of service, the original portrait of former senior judge J. Harper Meredith has been given to the Marion County Courthouse to hang after spending several decades in the West Virginia Supreme Court.“It has been the greatest honor and privilege of my professional life to have served here for the last 24 years,” Janes said Monday after the presentation by f...
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Fairmont Pagan's member gets life sentence without parole in 2022 murder of Henry Silver

FAIRMONT — Marion County Circuit Court Judge David Janes handed down a life sentence without the option of parole Monday in the case of a motorcycle gang member charged with a 2022 murder in Carolina.The sentencing of John Lee Wolfe, of Fairmont, comes just shy of 90 days after a jury found him guilty April 5 of first-degree murder for the death of Henry Silver. The charge of first-degree murder is assigned to a case when a killing is pre-planned instead of spontaneous. During sentencing, the ju...
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West Virginia & Regional History Center unveils new folklife exhibit on W.Va. Day

MORGANTOWN — An afternoon filled with “wild and wonderful” folk stories and traditions from around the state marked West Virginia Day at the West Virginia & Regional History Center.The program included a presentation from author and WVU professor Rosemary Hathaway, titled, “A Love Letter to WV Folklife: Past, Present, and Future.” She briefly explored West Virginia folklife, specifically highlighting the phenomena of cryptids and their importance in Mountain State culture.The History Center also...
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West Virginia 4-H'ers celebrate National Pollinator Week with beekeeping workshop

WESTON — Donning beekeeping suits, 4-H’ers from around West Virginia got to experience honeybees in action at the Jackson’s Mill Apiary in Weston.The “Beekeeping 101” workshop, hosted by WVU Extension, was part of a series of activities planned to celebrate National Pollinator Week. Activities included learning about the different parts of bees and their hives, working with the hives directly and even extracting honey. Campers also learned why pollinators are important to the web of life.“The mo...
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Morgantown theatre company brings 'Steel Magnolias' to the stage

MORGANTOWN — The story of a sisterhood of women navigating life in a small Southern town is about to come to life in Morgantown.‘Steel Magnolias’ is the second production of West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season and the company will stage five performances from June 27-30 at the West Virginia University Canady Creative Arts Center.“This show is a great opportunity because it can be anywhere that women flock together to support each other,” Director Jane Jones said. “Originally, this play...
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Fairmont State criminal justice honor society students win accolades at national convention

FAIRMONT — Members of Fairmont State’s criminal justice honor society earned national recognition recently at the chapter’s national convention in Chicago.The Alpha Phi Sigma chapter o, Epsilon Iota walked away with 11 wins, the most wins overall, and won first place in the coveted crime scene competition.“Coming home with all these wins was amazing,” APS Vice President Cheyenne Frederick said, “seeing the looks on our professor’s faces, they were so proud because they’ve seen all of our hard wo...
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W.Va. Three Rivers Festival queen to represent West Virginia in Miss USA pageant

FAIRMONT — Being crowned is a feeling one never forgets, a sentiment known deeply by current Miss West Virginia USA, Caylie Simmons.After earning the title of queen at the W.Va. Three Rivers Festival in March, the Franklin, West Virginia native, won the title of Miss West Virginia USA on June 1 at the 73rd Miss West Virginia USA Pageant held at Virginia Thomas Law Center for the Performing Arts in Buckhannon. Simmons will represent West Virginia at the Miss USA Pageant, which will air live on th...
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Loving WV to officially open store, boost downtown Fairmont revitalization

FAIRMONT — Joining the mission to revitalize Fairmont’s downtown, Loving WV will officially open its first location on Monroe Street with an all-day event on June 20.The brick and mortar store is one of several businesses in recent months to open its doors downtown. Owners Evan and Evan-Nicole Chapman create merchandise that reflects the core of West Virginia’s culture.“While we are selling merchandise, we’re also selling stories and the history of the state,” Evan-Nicole Chapman said. “So if yo...
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City of Fairmont half way there in assessing vulnerability to cyberattacks

FAIRMONT — The West Virginia Public Service Commission is overseeing an initiative to conduct cybersecurity assessments of water and sewer facilities statewide.The assessments follow an increase in threats to vital U.S. infrastructure, such as water facilities, in the last couple of years. The threats have be found on the national, state and local level.“The Commission will require all water and sewer utilities to obtain a cyber threat vulnerability assessment. Once an assessment is complete, a...
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Fairmont City Council to consider vote on new Honorary Street Names program

FAIRMONT — Fairmont City Council plans to launch a new program aimed at recognizing prominent individuals in the city’s history.Council will hold a first hearing on the new "Honorary Street Program" at its meeting on May 28. Deceased individuals who provided major contributions to the city will be eligible.“We are moving forward to make this a reality after it was requested from us to adopt something similar,” Planning Director Shae Strait said. “Other cities in West Virginia have honorary stree...
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Fairmont Senior High peer tutor program helps students 'see the world in a different way'

FAIRMONT — Students from Fairmont Senior High spent the school year fostering community by helping special needs students through a peer tutoring initiative.Select seniors from Fairmont Senior have the opportunity to become Peer Tutors during their last year, where they get to work one-on-one with special needs students during their class periods. However, these tutors do more than just help academically.“They support the students not just academically but emotionally too. A big part is just get...