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These West Virginia counties are under State of Preparedness for Hurricane Helene remnants
KANAWHA COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — 22 counties in West Virginia are under a State of Preparedness for possible remnants from Hurricane Helene, according to a proclamation from Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV). These are the counties, according to that proclamation: Hurricane Helene is expected to be a major hurricane once it makes landfall on Florida’s northwestern […]
Belle’s Old Stone House to host holiday events, tours to round out 2024 season
BELLE, W.Va. -- Historical tours, ghost stories and a Children’s Pioneer Christmas. Belle’s Samuel Shrewsbury Mansion – commonly known as the Old Stone House – has something for almost everyone in the coming months.
Burn ban lifted in Kanawha County, but burning still prohibited in at least one local municipality
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Kanawha County Commission has lifted a county-wide burn ban, but at least one local municipality has chosen to keep the ban in place – for now. “This week, the county has received a reasonable amount of rain,” commissioners wrote in a statement announcing the lifting of the county-wide prohibition. “With more rain on the way, the commissioners felt it was safe to lift the burn ban.”
Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community
Only 26 miles, but a world away from West Virginia’s state capital is Nellis, a former coal town tucked away from the main roads cutting through Boone County. Standing in front of the town’s ball field is a granite memorial for the 11 men lost in the Nellis mine explosion on Nov. 6, 1943. Across […] Grappling with an overdose crisis and the decline of coal, Boone County residents say they lack the resources to heal their community appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Upcoming fall events in Charleston
Autumn is a great time to visit Charleston. The Capital City is rocking with great concerts and live performances, fall festivals, and a new USA Karate competition. Read about these events and many more in Charleston this fall and visit charlestonwv.com to get the whole schedule. Live Music Mountain Stage o Oct. 27, Nov. 3, […]
A Musical Journey Thru Jazz to stop in West Virginia in 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Music will roar its way into Charleston, West Virginia in November 2024. According to a press release from the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, Dreams 4U Legends will present A Musical Journey Thru Jazz with a stop in Charleston, West Virginia. The show will be at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November […]
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