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New statue unveiled in Mason County Veterans Memorial progress
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A local community honored a special step in the building process for a memorial in Mason County. The Mason County community dedicated a new statue of Medal of Honor Recipient and Mason County native Staff Sgt. Jimmy Stewart. The statue will serve as the centerpiece of the memorial. Stewart was […]
Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 22, in honor of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Roane County to be displayed at half-staff from midnight until sunset on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in honor of former lawmaker legislative director Bob Ashley. Ashley served in the West Virginia Legislator for […] The post Gov. Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, May 22, in honor of former lawmaker, legislative director Bob Ashley appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Longtime lawmaker Bob Ashley remembered at West Virginia Culture Center
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – A celebration of life took place at the West Virginia Culture Center Monday to remember and honor longtime lawmaker Bob Ashley. Ashley died last Wednesday at 70 years old. He was from Roane County and served in the West Virginia Legislature for 31 years as a delegate and was later appointed […]
First painted Purple Heart Parking Spot unveiled in Elm Grove
ELM GROVE, W.Va. (WTRF) – Over 50 Purple Heart Parking Spots have been put in place at businesses throughout the Ohio Valley, and the newest one was just unveiled at Osiris Shrine in Elm Grove. The Legion of Honor consists of the veterans of Osiris Shrine, who do all they can to give back to […]
West Virginia dragway reopening this weekend after seven years
MASON COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A West Virginia community is getting ready to start their engines once again after a popular dragway in Mason County announced they’re set to reopen this weekend. Kanawha Valley Dragway, which closed in 2017, will reopen as the Southside Dragway on Saturday, May 18, according to the new owner Earl […]
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