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Mother’s Day rush at local restaurants
DANIELS, WV (WVNS) – Local restaurants are preparing for a lot of customers on Mother’s Day. With Mother’s Day approaching Sunday, May 12th, there’s no better way to celebrate your mom than going out to eat. The Resort at Glade Springs is hosting a Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday. Jamie Henderson, Executive Chef at the […]
Rhododendron Festival offers fun and reflection with Memorial Day Activities
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for some fun activities to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend? The Rhododendron Festival offers a fun time as it continues its month full of festivities. On Thursday, there will be live music performed by Shane Ingram at Beckley Underground from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, you can grab […]
Summers County Performing Arts brings Music and Dance Education to downtown Hinton
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Organizers are excited to announce the opening of Summers County Performing Arts Music & Dance Studios in the historic district of downtown Hinton. The studios are located at 211 Temple Street and are fully equipped professional music and dance studios. The owner/artistic director/instructor/choreographer is Lisa Ann Colombo. Colombo and building owners Sonya Murrell and Joleen Linville are working together to create an outstanding facility for music and dance arts education. Colombo has an extensive background in performing arts education. Her bio is as follows: Lisa Ann Colombo Artistic Director/Instructor/Choreographer/Composer/Music Producer Colombo has been teaching dance for over 47 years....
Rhododendron Festival offers fun and reflection with Memorial Day Activities
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Are you looking for some fun activities to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend? The Rhododendron Festival offers a fun time as it continues its month full of festivities. On Thursday, there will be live music performed by Shane Ingram at Beckley Underground from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plus, you can grab […]
Hinton Hope Foundation to host The Kevin Prater Band
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Hinton Hope Foundation is set to host The Kevin Prater Band on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the Summers County Memorial Building. The band, from Eastern Kentucky, delivers their “coal-fired Kentucky bluegrass” in addition to classic country, "grassed up" vintage rock, bluegrass gospel, and original songs. The founder, Kevin Prater, started singing professionally at the age of 7. His talents have taken him to 24 countries and across the United States. One of the band members is Summers County’s own, Dalton Smith. Smith graduated from Summers County High School and has been touring with the band since early 2024. Prior to that, Smith was a performer at the famous Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Smith is incredibly excited to return to Hinton to perform in front of his friends and family. Proceeds from the event will help HHF in awarding a college scholarship to a local high school senior. The price for each advance ticket (ages 6 and up) is $10 (plus processing fee). Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kevin-prater-band-hinton-wv-may-17-2024-tickets-832756415857. Depending on availability, tickets will also be sold at the door. Concessions will be available to purchase at the event. For updates or questions, visit the Hinton Hope Foundation Facebook Page or call 681-238-3045. The post Hinton Hope Foundation to host The Kevin Prater Band appeared first on The Hinton News.
Three Rivers Youth Theater Holds Workshops
SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) - The Three Rivers Youth Theater program celebrated the end of its spring semester by participating in a workshop taught by Sherry Harper-McCombs, a resident costume designer and professor of theatre at Dickinson College. You may have also seen some of her creations at Greenbrier Valley Theater. Each young actor picked a small prop to construct using brown paper, newspaper, cardboard, and wire. This involved creative problem solving as they had to determine the correct size and shape, plus the appropriate use of materials. Big shout out to Sherry Harper-McCombs for sharing her expertise with our...
World's Longest Running Poker Game Took Place in This Infamous West Virginia Hotel
WEST VIRGINIA - Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of Fayette County, West Virginia, the Dun Glen Hotel stood as a beacon of hospitality and indulgence during the turn of the twentieth century. Located near the bustling town of Thurmond, the hotel played a pivotal role in shaping the fortunes of both its patrons and the surrounding community.
Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective coming to the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — The Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective is hosting its inaugural event in celebration of cryptids, oddities, spirits and more. Haunted Beckley and the Charleston Ghost Tour Company will bring the Appalachian Paranormal Arts and Culture Collective to the Raleigh Playhouse and Theater on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The event will […]
Upcoming Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery
ALDERSON W.Va. (WVDN) – The Alderson Artisans Gallery is pleased to announce the showing of recent paintings by Alderson Resident, Lauren Tilden. The opening will be held on May 25, during the Strawberry Festival, from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Lauren’s classic paintings will be available for viewing until July 26. […] The post Upcoming Events at Alderson Artisans Gallery appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Week before Mother’s Day is “Black Friday” for local greenhouse
SUMMERLEE, WV (WVNS) — With Mother’s Day approaching on Sunday, May 12, 2024, local greenhouses are seeing folks lined up to buy flowers. Casto’s Greenhouse in Fayette County offered a selection of flowers and plants along with vegetables. Shoppers steered carts through the nine greenhouses at Casto’s and stood on a line to make purchases […]
Celebrating National Nurses Week
BECKLEY (WVNS) – May 6th through May 12th is a time to honor and recognize some of the most influential healthcare workers – it is National Nurses Week. The American Nurse Association celebrated all nurses with the theme of “Nurses Make the Difference.” In honor of the event, Beckley ARH Hospital celebrated as well. Myra […]
Rupert Public Library Art Show Best in Show Winner Announced
RUPERT W.Va. (WVDN) – Karen McClung was the “Best of Show” winner in the Rupert Public Library Art Show which was held on April 20. McClung’s painting was a watercolor titled “Queen Ann’s Lace.” McClung also received the first place blue ribbon in the watercolor category for this painting. The post Rupert Public Library Art Show Best in Show Winner Announced appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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