A rural town, a fleeing flagship and a faltering faith in higher education
MONTGOMERY — When West Virginia University took the local campus out of Montgomery five years ago, it took more from the rural town than just a college.
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MONTGOMERY — When West Virginia University took the local campus out of Montgomery five years ago, it took more from the rural town than just a college.
Though the N. Toe River valley had begun to be settled in 1780s, it wasn't until 1860 that the Henson Creek area felt the impact of its first settler.
Yet another earthquake is being reported in a western North Carolina town. Asheville's 60-day downtown safety initiative is just over half-complete. A man in Charlotte is accused of assaulting a toddler.
Yet another earthquake is being reported in a western North Carolina town. Asheville's 60-day downtown safety initiative is just over half-complete. A man in Charlotte is accused of assaulting a toddler.
Searching for places that retain their history to a sacred degree, one can hardly find as rich a landscape as the North Toe River valley.