The Herald-Dispatch Communities RSS 2008-05-17T15:30:50.394469-04:00 urn:uuid:e264f3e1-aba5-42fa-9517-7ddcc1999eaf Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported), except where noted. Ceredo's roots go back to mid-1800s CHRISTIAN ALEXANDERSEN http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1114_profile 2008-03-27T17:20:14.258978-04:00 <p>CEREDO -- Though most people refer to Ceredo in conjunction with the town of Kenova, the small Wayne County town has a long history.</p> In the village: Barboursville has almost two centuries of rich history Christian Alexandersen urn:uuid:4200fc66-d53f-4b42-bc8b-13503b082bb4 2007-09-27T12:45:24.532891-04:00 <p>The Village of <span class="highlight">Barboursville</span> in eastern Cabell County has had a rich history and identity spanning nearly two centuries.</p> Point Pleasant: Something for everyone The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discovpoint 2007-10-24T13:52:43.171555-04:00 <p>POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. -- While the film &quot;The Mothman Prophecies&quot; has popularized Point Pleasant, other activities, events and locations draw attention to the small northern Mason County community.</p> Ohio River communities have lots to offer The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discohiotowns 2007-10-24T13:50:11.425551-04:00 <p>Proctorville, Chesapeake and South Point have a lot in common including size, lack of big businesses or industries and separate school districts.</p> Ironton thrives on strong community traditions The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discironton 2007-10-24T14:02:09.256507-04:00 <p>IRONTON -- Tradition is a word that could sum up this city on the Ohio River.</p> Downtown development revitalizing city BEN FIELDS http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_dischuntington 2007-10-24T13:39:42.248348-04:00 <p>HUNTINGTON -- It may be West Virginia's second-largest city, but it is probably now the state's most recognizable town.</p> Sense of community keeps Barboursville growing The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discbarb 2007-10-24T10:04:02.573025-04:00 <p>BARBOURSVILLE -- Although Barboursville has been in the shadow of Huntington for decades, this village in eastern Cabell County has had a rich history and identity spanning nearly two centuries. </p> HIGHLIGHTS: Kenova, W.Va. The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_kenova 2007-10-24T13:59:52.177649-04:00 <p>ORIGIN: Founded in 1894. &quot;Kenova&quot; is a combined form of Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia</p> HIGHLIGHTS: Putnam County, W.Va. The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discputnamside 2007-10-24T10:04:18.675403-04:00 <p>Population: 5,222, according to 2000 Census. </p> HIGHLIGHTS: Point Pleasant, W.Va. The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discovpointside 2007-10-24T10:04:16.172061-04:00 <p>POPULATION: 4,480, according to 2006 Census estimate. </p> HIGHLIGHTS: Milton, W.Va. The Herald-Dispatch http://www.herald-dispatch.com/articles/1028_discovmilton 2007-10-24T13:45:16.336026-04:00 <p>ORIGIN: Named for Milton Reece, a large landowner in the area when the town was incorporated in 1876.</p>