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Parkersburg officials still mulling change to July 4 activities
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council’s Public Works Committee has voted to send further discussion for July Fourth plans to the Committee of the Whole. They want to form a committee of seven to nine community members, with each council member possibly nominating someone, to further develop the event plans and fundraising efforts.
Serb Fest to showcase heritage with traditional food and music in Weirton
WEIRTON, WV — There are many festivals happening this weekend in the Ohio Valley, including the Serb Fest held by the Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church. It will be held on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Serbian Picnic Grounds at 30 Serbian Way in Weirton.
Appalachian critics of Ohio US Sen. JD Vance's 'Hillbilly Elegy' responded with their own book
As a 10th-generation Appalachian, Ivy Brashear sees JD Vance's 2016 memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" as a "really one-sided and simple view of the region." In an effort to help broaden people;s view of Appalachia, she decided to share her own narrative as part of a collection of writings in the 2019 book, "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy."
DNR Announces the Reopening of Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area Archery Trail and Range
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that the Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) archery trail and range has been updated and reopened for public use. Through a cooperative effort between the WVDNR, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the Summersville Chapter of the National...
West Virginia Weather: Sunny Skies and Highs in the 90s, Rain Expected Monday
Charleston, WV – This weekend, residents of West Virginia can look forward to clear skies and warmer temperatures. According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, today will see a high of 87 degrees with mostly sunny conditions. Saturday and Sunday will continue the trend, with highs reaching 90 and 93 degrees, respectively. This warming trend is a result of a high-pressure system moving into the area.
‘Born of Rebellion’: Traveling exhibit makes a stop at Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education
SHEPHERDSTOWN — A new, traveling exhibit created by the West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC), “Born of Rebellion: West Virginia Statehood and the Civil War,” has made its most recent stop in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History & Education. The exhibit opened in the center’s...
State expected to match funds for Market Street Bridge, says Capito
BROOKE COUNTY, W.Va. — Earlier this month, Senator Shelly Moore Capito announced an $87.5 million award toward construction of a new Market Street Bridge over the Ohio River between Steubenville and Follansbee. On Thursday, she explained where the rest of the money for the new bridge will need to...
State Fair of West Virginia to host 10th annual Car Show
FAIRLEA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The State Fair of West Virginia, in partnership with American National and its Family of Companies, is set to host the tenth annual “State Fair Car Show” on Sunday, August 11th, from 11 AM to 4 PM during the 99th Annual State Fair. The event will take place on the main […]
Sunny and hot weekend; rain returns next week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The cold front that’s caused a bulk of this week’s precipitation has sagged to our south, slowly taking the rain, clouds, and humidity with it. By sunset tonight, most rain will be cleared. Some patchy AM fog in areas that saw precipitation today is likely. Friday afternoon will be mostly sunny and seasonable with comfortable humidity (a few stray showers are possible in the highest elevations in the late afternoon/evening, however). Saturday and Sunday will be much warmer, potentially reaching 90 degrees in the lowlands each day. Humidity will increase a bit, but won’t be oppressive. However, at the start of the new work week, an approaching system will increase our chances for heavy rain and thunderstorms, and will also increase our humidity. So, even though air temperatures won’t be as high next week, expect it to feel fairly muggy. Any and all rain is welcome at this point-- West Virginia is one of only two states in the country with 100% of the state being under some level of drought (the other is South Carolina). Hopefully next week’s rain, which is expected each day of the week, will be soaking enough to relieve us of some of these extremely dry conditions.
40 fellows graduate from Appalachian Leadership Institute, including five West Virginians
WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) celebrated the graduation of 40 fellows from its Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI) in a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. The graduates, from 13 states across Appalachia, were joined by their families, ARC staff, and regional leaders. “My heartfelt congratulations to the Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of […]
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