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Mountain State Destinations: Matewan
MATEWAN, WV (WVNS) — Many locations in West Virginia are filled with historical significance around every country road. However, some have a darker, bloodier past than others. The town of Matewan in Mingo County was the location of the Matewan Massacre that occurred on May 19, 1920, and is often referred to as the beginning […]
Sherman High School gets new Friends with Paws ‘Captain’
BOONE COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – The students at Sherman High School in Boone County met their new “Friends with Paws” support dog Friday. Meet Captain! The happy-go-lucky golden retriever has the perfect personality to help students in tough situations. He’s the newest support animal in West Virginia First Lady Cathy Justice’s initiative to provide a […]
Southern announces open auditions for 'Wizard of Oz'
Southern WV Community & Technical College is inviting aspiring actors to follow the Yellow Brick Road this summer by auditioning for their upcoming production of "The Wizard of Oz." Open auditions will be held on Thursday, March 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for children ages 8-12. For teens...
Hunt for 6,000 eggs, have breakfast with the bunny in Lake Township
An Easter breakfast and egg hunt with 6,000 eggs will be held March 30 at the Lake Township Administration Building. Breakfast at the 27975 Cummings Rd. township hall is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and the egg hunt for ages 13 and younger starts at 11:15 a.m. The breakfast offerings will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, and coffee, and cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children. There will be more than 6,000 festive eggs for children to find, and the Easter Bunny will be there.
Airport hangar project experiencing Catch-22
The first phase of an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) hangar project scheduled for this year at the Southern West Virginia Regional Airport currently finds itself caught up in a Catch-22. While presently there are no names on a hangar occupancy waiting list, airport officials say demand and occupancy for them...
WVDNR announces details about youth outdoor adventure contest with Whitetail Frenzy
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today a collaboration with Whitetail Frenzy to host an exclusive youth outdoor experience at the Little Coal River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Boone County on May 3–5. Interested youth can enter a contest for the opportunity to attend by visiting […]
Local Opportunity: Southern WV Community College to Hold 'Wizard of Oz' Auditions at Chapmanville Regional High School
Southern WV Community & Technical College is holding auditions for its summer production of 'The Wizard of Oz'. The auditions will take place at Chapmanville Regional High School on March 21st for children aged 8-12, and on March 23rd for teenagers and adults. No previous experience is needed. Participants should prepare a one-minute song with an instrumental track and may also prepare a one to two-minute monologue.
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