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Weekend car show in Charleston puts spotlight on accessible vehicles, but open to all
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha Valley is no stranger to car shows. But most don't put a spotlight on accessibility. That’s where the Freedom Car Show comes in. “Welcome to our inclusive car show, where innovation meets accessibility,” the event’s website reads.
Planters NutMobile shells out smiles in Charleston
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Planters NutMobile made its way to the Capital City on Tuesday! The unique, peanut-shaped vehicle stopped by The Peanut Shoppe on Capitol Street in downtown Charleston for a few hours, shelling out lots of smiles! The Peanut doors were open for tours, and the small crew, the Peanutters, spoke about […]
West Virginia lawmakers delay taking up income tax cut and approve brain research funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia lawmakers speedily approved funding for the state veterans home, a program to help kids at risk of dropping out of school and other proposals on Monday after gaveling in for a special session called by Republican Gov. Jim Justice. The GOP-controlled Legislature deferred action on proposals for an income tax cut and a child-dependent tax credit until Sunday, when lawmakers were already scheduled to return for interim meetings. Both the House and Senate voted to bypass a rule requiring bills to be read three times on three separate days to greenlight the funding proposals, which now head to the governor’s desk. The funding approved includes $1.2 million for the West Virginia Veterans Home in Barboursville and $10 million for Communities In Schools, a program that helps support students from low-income families to graduate high school.
Charleston’s Peanut Shoppe to ‘shell-ebrate' Tuesday with Nutmobile stop
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- If you happen upon Capitol Street’s Peanut Shoppe on Tuesday, Oct. 1, plan for things to get a little, well, nuts. In addition to their regionally famous roasted peanuts and other sweet treats, the Peanut Shoppe will host Planters Nutmobile on Tuesday.
Morrisey, Williams to meet for gubernatorial debate Oct. 29
West Virginia gubernatorial candidates Patrick Morrisey and Steve Williams will take part in a debate later this month, they confirmed in separate news releases Tuesday morning. West Virginia Metronews will host the debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Fairmont State University. Talkline host Hoppy Kercheval will moderate. “I’m excited for the chance to speak […]
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