French Creek
FOOD & DRINK
Lewis-Upshur Animal Control pleads for help, hosting emergency adoption event
BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - The Lewis-Upshur Animal Control Facility is pleading for the public’s help in adopting its animals. The pound is overflowing after record numbers of dogs and cats have been surrendered and seized, officials said, and if the animals are not adopted, some will lose their lives. Their normal rescue partners are also full, so cats and dogs are not being moved, they said.
Discounted advanced tickets for the State Fair of West Virginia ending soon
FAIRLEA, WV (WVNS) — The deadline to buy discounted tickets in advance for the State Fair of West Virginia is approaching, ending on Monday, July 29, 2024. To purchase tickets before the deadline, visit their website, call 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or visit the State Fair Box Office. The Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 […]
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...
First Governor Jim Justice Bobblehead Unveiled to Join Babydog Bobblehead
MILWAUKEE – This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. The release follows last week’s unveiling of the first bobblehead featuring Babydog, the English bulldog owned by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice. Babydog stole the spotlight during an appearance at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After the release of the Babydog bobblehead, which has become one of the Museum’s best-selling bobbleheads of 2024, fans requested a bobblehead featuring Governor Justice. Both bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
Some spring wildflowers in W.Va. make secondary summer appearance
RENICK, W.Va. — Some of the most precious of West Virginia wildflowers are spring ephemerals. Fleeting in nature, they are gone in a heartbeat. Though they may seem to have vanished by early summer, many leave a remembrance, a clue, if you will, for you to find them next spring—a dried-up leaf, a flower stalk, or a seed pod that lasts all spring, summer, and fall.
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum to host community archiving events
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum will be hosting community archiving events across southern West Virginia next month. The events aim to preserve coalfields' history through personal artifacts and stories, and are being supported by the National Coal Heritage Area Authority and the Berea College Appalachian Fund. Locations and times include:
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.