Gramma and Ginga were two sisters, Genevieve "Gramma" Musci (March 21, 1914 – December 25, 2020) and Arlene "Ginga" Bashnett (February 4, 1919 – September 28, 2022), who became Internet celebrities in the 2010s when videos taken of the duo by their family members went viral on YouTube and Facebook.

Mar 14, 2023 · The documentary on a pair of Clarksburg, West Virginia sisters who became the world's oldest internet superstars is now available to stream for free on Tubi.

Apr 13, 2022 · As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at some Wild, Wonderful West Virginia women who helped shape the history and personality of the Mountain State. 1. Mary Lou Retton.

Dec 26, 2020 · CLARKSBURG, W.Va. – One half of a Clarksburg duo that rose to fame earlier this decade through a Facebook page made in their honor, has died. According to the Gramma and Ginga Facebook page, Gramma, whose full name was Genevieve Musci, passed away, peacefully, around 10:30 p.m. on Christmas at 106 years old. Family members […]

Jan 17, 2025 · West Virginia’s grandmothers have left an indelible mark on history, shaping their families, communities, and culture with strength and love. From Bill Withers’ Grandma’s Hands, inspired by his grandmother in Slab Fork, WV, to The Six Triple Eight, now streaming on Netflix, these stories celebrate the resilience and contributions of Black Appalachian women. The Six […]

Unfortunately, there are relatively few sources of material on women's history in West Virginia. This includes histories, old letters, posters, diaries, and original photographs. The West Virginia State Archives is interested in preserving these materials for future generations.

This pathfinder provides a compilation of resources available on women musicians performing “folk music” in the heart of the Southern Appalachian Mountains from the time of early European American settlement in the region through the era preceding WWII.

Sep 20, 2022 · By 1902, her work got her called “the most dangerous woman in America.” “Mother” Jones was jailed leading a strike in West Virginia in 1902 at the impressive age of 71—and a second time in 1913, at 82. While Jones organized everywhere, Sarah Blizzard worked in the trenches here in West Virginia.

6 hours ago · For West Virginia specifically, there is a nursing vacancy rate of 19.3% and a turnover rate of 26.3%, according to a 2023 report from the West Virginia Hospital Association. “What you’re seeing nationally is huge vacancy rates,” said Jim …

Jan 19, 2025 · MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Ja’Naiya Quinerly had 20 points to move into eighth place on West Virginia’s all-time scoring list and No. 20 West Virginia cruised to an 82-68 victory over Iowa State on Sunday. Quinerly made 7 of 19 shots with three 3-pointers and 3 of 4 free throws for the Mountaineers (15-3, 5-2 Big 12 Conference).