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A passion for cooking pays off for Dingess man
Dingess resident Johnny Nick Hager has always had a passion for cooking. Chicken and dumplings, biscuits and gravy, meatloaf, Southern fried chicken, you name the country cuisine, and it’s a pretty good bet Hager has tried his hand at it. Every biscuit he rolls out, cuts and bakes, every...
11th annual ‘Cause for Paws’ set for Feb. 24
The race to help the stray/abandoned animal population in Mingo County is on once again as the 2024 Cause for Paws 5K/1 Mile Walk is set to take place Saturday, Feb. 24. This year’s event will once again take place at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Williamson campus in West Williamson. Participants are invited to bring their furry friends along for the fun.
Southern announces open auditions for ‘Wizard of Oz’
Auditions will be held for Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s summer production of “The Wizard of Oz” on Thursday, March 21, from 5 p.m. through 8 p.m., for children 8 to 12-years old. Officials said auditions will also be held on Saturday, March 23 from...
Local author shares poetry collection at book signing event
The Y’allternative Art Spot in downtown Williamson hosted a book signing event on Jan. 27, which featured local author Paige A. Cook, of Ragland, as the guest speaker. Cook presented her latest book, "Trailer Trash Testimonies," which she said is a collection of poetry that delves into the experiences of those growing up in poverty in Appalachia. She additionally said the book is "a testament to the enduring will of a child who grew up too fast."
Directors named for SWVCTC's 'Wizard of Oz'
A pair of theater veterans is teaming up for this summer's production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (SWVCTC). Bill France, SWVCTC Director of Communications, will direct the show in July at the newly upgraded Savas Kostas Performing Arts Center on the Logan campus The performances are scheduled for July 11-14 and July 18-21.
A Growing Herd: West Virginia is Gaining 40 New Elk
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced that the state’s Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) plans to introduce 40 new elk. The introduction will raise the state’s elk population to 150, which was at 22 when Gov. Justice took office in 2017, a year after elk restoration began in the Mountain State. The plan also includes building a new elk visitor center and viewing tower in Logan County, thanks to a $2.5 million award from Gov. Justice’s office, courtesy of the Abandoned Mine Lands grant.
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