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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.
Lincoln County ends burn ban
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — A burn ban in Lincoln County has been canceled, according to a press release from the Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management. They said the past 48 hours have brought enough rain for them to cancel it. Starting on Oct. 1, fall burning season begins, which means you can’t burn […]
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, […]
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.
Veterans outreach event to be held in Nitro
NITRO, W.Va. -- Kanawha Valley veterans will soon have the opportunity to network and connect with community programs at an upcoming event in Nitro. A Veterans Outreach fair, hosted by the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center and the city of Nitro, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. The event takes place at Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Second Avenue and 21st Street in Nitro.
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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