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Charleston recording artist Stephen Thomas gains popularity with new rock/alternative record
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Five-time Grammy-nominated West Virginia recording artist Stephen Thomas says he’s thrilled that his first rock and alternative record “Back Home” is gaining popularity. “This is my debut record, and you mean we’re charting on active rock radio mainstream with Metallica, Ghost, Lincoln Park,...
Reggae at Regatta: Shaggy to open 2024 event
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The 2024 Encova Presents Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is the summer’s biggest party with free concerts, sternwheeler races, and lots of family fun. Among the performers this year is Reggae legend Shaggy. Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in the New York City dancehall scene. […]
Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’
On West Virginia Day, Gov. Jim Justice held a dedication to the four new murals in the state Capitol rotunda. The next day, we heard rumors that Babydog, Justice’s prized English bulldog, was in the murals. Sure enough, when I looked through the state Legislature’s photo gallery, there she was … right between a painter […] The post Babydog is not West Virginia’s Li’l Sebastian. She’s ‘puppaganda.’ appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
John Nelson discusses successful Music Hall of Fame ‘Concert Flashback’ event
The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame (WVMHOF), on Friday, presented a Concert Flashback event at their museum in the Charleston Town Center. Hosted by former Budget Tapes and Records employee and local music enthusiast John Nelson and musician and journalist Terry Lowry, the event featured an open discussion of the famed concerts held at the Charleston Civic Center during the 1960s and 1970s.
Metro 911 to host Mt. Olive Pickle Eating Contest next week
NITRO, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Like pickles? Think you can out-eat other pickle lovers in West Virginia? Then you may be able to win $100. The annual Mt. Olive pickle eating contest will take place on Friday, July 12th, starting at 6:15 PM in Nitro. The event is being hosted by Metro 911. Participants will compete […]
Turnpike remains crowded with holiday travelers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Travel on the West Virginia Turnpike this holiday week is going about as the Parkways Authority expected. Last week, the agency issued an 11-day traffic forecast. Some of those days were in the range of 120,000 to 150,000 plus vehicles depending on the day. Parkways Authority...
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