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Tri-State news quiz

September 06, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Here are the answers to Sunday's Tri-State News Quiz.

1. Primary: Turnout for the Aug. 28 primary in West Virginia was low. What percentage of registered voters cast ballots in Cabell County? A) 12 percent.

2. New event: The World Cornhole Champions are being held in Huntington this weekend. Where were they held last year? C) Evanston, Ind.

3. Big band: The Marshall University Marching Thunder Band has a record number of members. How big is the band? D) 300.

4. Hip-hop: Former Marshall University wide receiver Demetrius Doss has released a hip-hop song for the Herd football season called "Chorus of Victoria." What is the stage name Doss goes by? C) ElPrezidino.

5. Court sports: West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brett Benjamin graduated from Ohio State, but pulled for Marshall Thursday night with his two daughters, who are both Marshall students. What sport did Brett play at OSU? B) Lacrosse.

6. Campaign trail: U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall visited Cabell County this week to hear concerns from area veterans. Where else did he lend a helping hand? D) Cabell Midland cafeteria.

7. Growth plan: Eastern Cabell County residents are exploring building what new facility? B) Horse park.

8. New prof: Nicole Perrone is a new professor in Marshall University's College of Fine Arts. What is her background? D) Dancer.

9. Happy ending: A visitor from China was robbed of his passport in Huntington last week, but fortunately it was recovered by a Good Samaritan. Who found it? B) Park employee.

10. Local history: Ritter Park's historic Memorial Arch was recently featured in West Virginia's Goldenseal magazine. When was the arch built? A) 1920s.