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Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Opening of WV Emerging Artists Exhibition
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Hintn News) – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) will open a new exhibition at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. with a reception and awards ceremony. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. This exhibit, the 2024 West Virginia Emerging Artists Exhibition, features artwork by up-and-coming artists from an array of disciplines. Fifty-seven West Virginia artists, representing 23 counties were selected for the show, which features 80 pieces, including mixed media, craft, photography, digital art, painting, drawing, sculpture and print. The exhibit will remain on display in the balcony and theater galleries at the Culture Center until Feb. 2, 2025. For more information, contact Sidney Duncan, exhibits coordinator for the department, at 304-558-0220 ext. 175 or Sidney.L.Duncan@wv.gov. The post Department of Arts, Culture and History Announces Opening of WV Emerging Artists Exhibition appeared first on The Hinton News.
West Virginia Archives and History Celebrates Veterans in November
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – West Virginia Archives and History will host a “Celebration of West Virginia Veterans” in the Archives and History Library at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, in Charleston on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. The program will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the […] The post West Virginia Archives and History Celebrates Veterans in November appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local leaders discuss school safety amidst surge in threats
Threats have shut down schools all across the Appalachian region in recent months, and whether they're hoaxes or not, lawmakers and school administrators came together Wednesday to talk about them and how classrooms can be made safer.
Gov. Justice appoints Mark Sorsaia as Circuit Court Judge in Putnam County, names Robert Cunningham acting Secretary of Homeland Security
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has appointed Mark Sorsaia to the 29th Judicial Circuit Court serving Putnam County. He fills the seat vacated by the Honorable Joseph K. Reeder, who was appointed as a federal magistrate judge for the Southern District of West Virginia. Sorsaia began his career as assistant […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Mark Sorsaia as Circuit Court Judge in Putnam County, names Robert Cunningham acting Secretary of Homeland Security appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Nitro OKs selling sewage system to American Water; rates likely to increase if sale is approved
The Nitro City Council voted Tuesday evening to sell off its sewage system to West Virginia American Water Company. It’s the latest acquisition made by the company, which has been expanding its control in the Kanawha Valley and beyond in recent years. Nitro City Council voted 7-1 in support of the sale, with Del. Andy […]
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