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West Virginia Humanities Council celebrates 50 years of Arts, cultural enrichment
SHEPHERDSTOWN — The West Virginia Humanities Council (WVHC) celebrated its 50th anniversary at Alma Bea restaurant in Shepherdstown on July 11. While the 501©3 nonprofit organization’s headquarters are in Charleston, WVHC Executive Director Eric Waggoner said the organization decided to hold its anniversary celebration in the Eastern Panhandle, due to the many ways the WVHC has invested in local humanities efforts. Without WVHC funding, the Contemporary American Theater Festival would not be able to offer any free programming and no History Alive! actors would be traveling the state, sharing little known stories from the past with modern audiences.
Drought worsens in WV, KY & OH but rain on the way
(WOWK) — The drought is worse in many areas of the WOWK-TV viewing area than it was last week according to the latest United States Drought Monitor. Areas that were not listed last week in the Tri-State area are now listed as Abnormally Dry. Areas that were in the Abnormally Dry category are now in […]
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
Motorcycle accident closes one lane of I-77 northbound in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — A motorcycle accident was reported on I-77 northbound in Raleigh County. According to West Virginia Turnpike Dispatch, a motorcycle accident occurred on I-77 northbound at mile marker 33 between Ghent and Beckley between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. closing the right lane of I-77 northbound. The extend of injuries are […]
Body recovered from Summersville Lake identified as missing man
UPDATE: (5 p.m. Friday, July 19) – West Virginia State Police have confirmed a body found in Summersville Lake is that of a Morgantown man who went missing in the area Sunday. According to West Virginia State Police, the man has been identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor. He was first reported missing Monday, July […]
New statewide protocols roll out for EMS agencies in West Virginia
At the beginning of July, the West Virginia Department of Health (WVDH) rolled out new protocols for EMS agencies across the state which will open up the ability for EMTs and paramedics to treat ailments in the field, according to WVDH Secretary Dr. Sherri Young.
Salango ‘disappointed’ aquatics center won’t be part of Capital Sports Center, for now
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two factors killed plans to include an aquatics center in the Capital Sports Center planned for Charleston. Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango said bondholders would not let go of the parking garage property along Lee Street at Town Center Mall and a feasibility study said an aquatics center wouldn’t be feasible.
West Virginia State Water Festival to return to Hinton with multiple days of events
HINTON, W. Va. (WVVA) -If you’re looking for some fun in the sun during this summer season, Summers County may have the events for you. This weekend is the official start of the 59th annual West Virginia State Water Festival, a celebration of some of Hinton’s biggest tourist attractions: the three rivers that flow through the area.
Annual auction planned in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The Williamsburg District Historical Foundation is sponsoring its annual auction on Saturday, August 3. Donations are needed to make this auction successful. Donations may be placed on the porch on the side of the building or the museum is staffed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. […] The post Annual auction planned in Williamsburg appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday
CALDWELL W.Va. (WVDN) – On Saturday, July 20, the Caldwell PH Church will be having free Pancakes (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Petting Zoo (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), and Games (1:30-2:30 p.m.) at the old church lot on Camp Ann Bailey Road. Please bring a lawn chair so you can watch the kids play games! The Tahoe Farm Car […] The post Caldwell Community Fun Day Saturday appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Democratic member of West Virginia House calls for Biden to drop out of presidential race: ‘It’s time’
Calls for President Biden to drop out of the race have been plentiful ever since his debate performance in June. Biden has said he is "one thousand percent" staying in the race, according to reporting by the Associated Press.
Babydog bobblehead unveiled by National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
MILWAUKEE, WI (LOOTPRESS) – The very first bobblehead figure of the Mountain State’s own Babydog was unveiled on Friday morning, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Phil Sklar tells LOOTPRESS. The news follows the English Bulldog’s show stealing appearance with Governor Jim Justice at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday in Milwaukee. “We’re […]
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