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Gathering in the Gap songwriting contest opens
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) — Submissions for the Gathering in the Gap Music Festival’s annual songwriting contest opened on Monday. Traditional and newer-style songs are encouraged, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation. Song topics may fall into one or more of the following general areas: The Gathering […]
Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg
Appalshop has announced the lineup for Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg. The free annual festival will feature live music, jam sessions, food and art, including a quilt exhibit hosted by the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center. Performers for the 2024 festival include Sunrise Ridge, John Haywood, Jay Skaggs, Randy […] The post Seedtime on the Cumberland June 1 in Whitesburg appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Gathering in the Gap returns with plenty of music and fun in SWVA
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) – In just over a month, Big Stone Gap will be filled with people and plenty of music as Gathering in the Gap makes its return. Gretchen Cope and Tyler Hughes joined Good Morning Tri-Cities with all the details on this year’s festival, including the music line-up, competitions and vendors. […]
‘Women in Appalachia’ Exhibit Spotlights How Food and Crafting Created Community
Kaitlynn Harless, a graduate student in history, created the Newman Library exhibit “Women in Appalachia: Food, Drink, and Community,” which is located on the fourth floor of Newman Library through March, to honor the resilience, creativity, and generosity of Appalachia’s community-centered women. Her masters’ degree thesis is based on her research about Appalachian women during […]
Southern Craft BBQ in Norton, Va. preparing to open
NORTON, VA. (WJHL)—The finishing touches are being put on the new Southern Craft BBQ and Great Oak Brewery in Norton, Virginia with opening day in sight. The interior and exterior of the building are nearly complete, including an outdoor seating area and fire pits. The location will resemble other Southern Craft BBQ restaurants, with a […]
“Prowl the Powell” monthly nature series to begin Saturday in Big Stone Gap
BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) – The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park will host its “Prowl the Powell” nature series on the third Saturday of each month, the park announced in a release on Wednesday. The March theme is “Where Do We Begin,” and the event will be held on Saturday from 1 to […]
Coeburn adopts ordinance that prohibits dogs running at large after complaints
COEBURN, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Coeburn, Virginia approved an ordinance Monday to prohibit dogs running at large and impose penalties on owners who allow their dogs to roam free. According to the Coeburn Police Department, the Coeburn Town Council approved the ordinance, which will immediately go into effect. In a social media post, […]
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