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Mountaineer Food Bank announced Kanawha County Produce Market
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Mountaineer Food Bank has announced Kanawha County Produce Market event to be held this Friday. The event, which will be exclusive to residents of Kanawha County, will take place on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. The free event will offer a variety of fresh produce options to residents […]
Animal shelter loses power during heat wave
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On Mondays, the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association is closed to the public, but today without power, they opened their doors and asked the community for help. “Luckily our team is very well versed in dealing with emergencies this year, so we quickly jumped into action to make...
Life-like dinosaurs, education displays coming to Charleston with Jurassic Quest
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Dinosaur lovers can get an up-close look at what the prehistoric creatures looked like millions of years ago during Jurassic Quest’s stop in Charleston later this year. The popular interactive dinosaur event will be at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center from Sept. 13-15,...
W.Va. DNR urges precaution with hiking in the heat
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - With temperatures hitting 90 degrees for 23 of the past 30 days, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources says outdoor enthusiasts need to take precautions and plan ahead. Michelle Foster, of Hurricane, exercises on a regular basis. Monday’s heat caused her to opt for the...
Jordan Davis Concert Challenge
Jordan Davis – Mitchell Tenpenny and Ashley Cooke all at the Charleston Coliseum on July 26th. Listen for chance to call in and play our Concert Challenge. We have placed 30 songs under 30 numbers. Your mission is to – 1st – be the correct caller and 2nd – find the 2 numbers with matching songs. plus to help you keep up we have a play-a-long sheet. Just click below to download it. Good luck from your Country Concert Leader – 97.5 WQBE.
Charleston City Council approves expansion of urban hunting to include bears, coyotes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Charleston City Council has voted to expand options for urban hunting to include bears and coyotes. The ordinance allows for bears to be hunted with crossbows while coyotes may be hunted with .22 caliber rifles. Council members also expanded times for hunting coyotes to include nighttime hours on private property.
West Virginia Symphony announces Student Piano Concerto Competition
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/17/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces a 2024 Student Piano Concerto Competition for West Virginia students ages 12-22. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the WVSO on November 18 as part of its Young People’s concert series in Charleston. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 28. Online applications are available at https://shorturl.at/4c0Wt. The WV Department of Arts, Culture and History serves as stage host for this prestigious competition.
The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy Wins West Virginia Symphony Diversity in Arts Award
CHARLESTON, W.VA. (7/9/24) – The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) announces the winner of the 2024 Diversity in Arts Award, The Norman Jordan African American Arts & Heritage Academy (NJAAAHA). The WVSO’s Diversity in Arts Award recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that have...
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