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By Karen Sharp Photo: Bruce Ross Bruce Ross is a former Morgantown, VA. resident who was visiting from California, he decided to leave his car running for his dog, while he ran inside a gas station to quickly grab a cup of coffee. He thought it was going to be a fast and easy pit stop, as the two were headed to Cheat Lake for a swim, one of Icon’s favorite activities. “It’s one thing I would never do and please, nobody ever do this, but I said okay, I can watch my car while I get that cup of coffee,” Ross said.

Morgantown, West Virginia, is one of the most well-known cities in the Mountain State. It boasts plenty to keep you busy and have fun — here's a sampling.

Times West Virginian 2 hrs ago Mon Power expects to clear vegetation from nearly 5,700 miles of power lines as part of its 2021 tree trimming program. SUBMITTED PHOTO FAIRMONT — Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., expects to clear vegetation from around nearly 5,700 miles of power lines as part of its 2021 tree trimming program. Maintaining proper clearances and removing dead or diseased trees around electrical equipment can help reduce the frequency and duration of power outages, especially those associated with severe weather. Clearing inco...

Best Small Towns to Raise a Family in Every State By Jody Ellis, Stacker News On 1/9/21 at 11:00 AM EST Sean Pavone / Shutterstock There's something about living in a small town, whether it be the sense of community, lack of crowded spaces, more options for outdoor fun, low crime, or just a less hectic daily pace. Now, perhaps more than ever, families are embracing the idea of small-town life, moving out of bigger cities as they look for a quieter, slower, and perhaps safer place to raise their children. During the first six months of the coronavirus pandemic, there seemed to be a mass exo...

During Her Unplanned Pregnancy, Christa Parravani Considers the Ripple Effects of Barriers to Abortion December 17, 2020 Tony arrived home a few hours after I made my last pleading Pittsburgh doctor call. It was late afternoon, well after I’d returned from the visit with the young Cheat Lake physician. Tony found me sitting at the dining room table, head in hand. He stood behind me and encircled his arms around my shoulders. He rested his chin on top of my head. I told him what I’d learned of my options. He didn’t believe me. I wouldn’t have believed either, the day before. But there ...