W.Va. library refused to die

“The town of War may not have many amenities, but it does have an attractive, well-stocked public library.”

“Our library is something we’re real proud of,” said Frances Blankenship, the head librarian since the facility opened in 1976.”

“Four years ago, War almost lost its library. On the night of March 22, 1999, three local teenagers high on alcohol and drugs broke into the library and set fire to it.”

“Everything was destroyed,” Blankenship said.” (from The Times Dipatch)