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Harpers Ferry Wax Museum Closes, Collection’s Fate Uncertain
The 92 wax figures that fill the John Brown Wax Museum will soon need a new home. That’s because the museum’s owner, Ted Staley, sold the venue to a private retailer last week, closing the museum permanently. Staley said the retailer has not made public how it will use the space.
Hillary Clinton coming to Boston for ‘Something Lost, Something Gained’ book tour
Clinton will speak at the Wang Theater on Sept. 27. Hillary Clinton will visit Boston this September for a stop on her “Something Lost, Something Gained” book tour. The event at Boch Center Wang Theater will be held in collaboration with Harvard Book Store. The former Secretary of State and a surprise guest moderator are set to have an “unvarnished” discussion about politics, marriage, aging, the future of America, and other similar topics. The discussion will take place on September 27 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available Thursday. Tickets will be available to the general public July 12.
Blade-Wielding Man Wanted After Exposing Himself To Women In St. Mary's County: Sheriff
Photos of a suspicious suspect have been released by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office following a strange scene that played out overnight. According to investigators, at around 8:15 p.m. on July 10, the man approached two women near FDR Boulevard and South Shangra-La Drive, where he grabbed on of them and exposed himself to both.
Shelter-in-place order lifted after Hazmat spill near central Pa. army base
UPDATE: Letterkenny Army Depot lifted the shelter-in-place order around 1 p.m. Thursday. A Hazmat spill near Letterkenny Army Depot led to a shelter-in-place order at the base on Thursday, officials said. Letterkenny said in a Facebook post that “an incident occurred at a facility leased to a private company outside...
Man Who Stuffed Virginia Woman's Body In Suitcase, Dumped It In Trash Pleads Not Guilty: Report
The Virginia man who is accused of murdering a 30-year-old mother and stuffing her in a suitcase before being tossed in the trash has reportedly pleaded not guilty to the crime.Brandon Devon White, 30, has been accused of the murder of his girlfriend Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks, whose body was fou…
West Virginia Weather: Blazing Heat to Linger, Mid-Week Rain Brings Cool Down
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect temperatures to remain high over the weekend and into the start of next week, with a slight chance of precipitation tonight. The heatwave, accompanied by increasing humidity, will persist, causing temperatures to feel even hotter. Daytime highs will soar into the...
First Alert Forecast | Here Comes Another Heat Wave
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Since the middle of June, we’ve had 20 days where the afternoon temperature has reached or exceeded 90-degrees. The repetition has allowed us to get more accustomed to the precautions we need to take and a more pared-down list of things we choose to do outside. I suppose it means we’re more ready for the heat, but it’s still a chore to deal with. At least the morning temperatures have been comfortable owing to the lower humidity we’ve been seeing, but that too will change in the coming days. The two places to be this afternoon is IN the pool, or IN-side. Look for afternoon highs to reach the low 90s, with only an outside shot at an isolated shower, mainly in our far eastern or far western counties. Once we get past sunset, temperatures will cool down back into a comfortable range again. Saturday will start off back in the 60s.
West Virginia program gives kids free access to fruits and vegetables
WHEELING, W.Va. — A special nutrition program called 'Kids Market at the Store' is providing free food for families across West Virginia - and all you need is a token. The West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program offers free fruits and vegetables to more than 61 retailers in 35 West Virginia counties, including The Public Marketin Wheeling.
Wes Moore announces plans for $150 million in budget cuts
Just ten days into Maryland’s budget, Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) announced a proposal that will cut $150 million in spending across five state agencies and the state savings account in order to finance Medicaid and childcare. The proposed cuts will drain the states’ savings account by 10%. Moore shared his plans in an op-ed for […]
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