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Close Knit: Mountain State Art and Craft Fair under way in Ripley
RIPLEY A large crowd was scattered across the grounds of the Cedar Lakes Conference Center Friday afternoon to learn about and appreciate Appalachian culture. The 2024 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair started Thursday and was still going strong on Friday. There are still two days of the fair left, Saturday and Sunday, and it will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $7 for the general public and $5 for seniors over 55 and children ages 3-11.
Thornton native wins Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024
THORNTON W.Va – After representing West Virginia for a year, Taylor County native Grace Austin-Trboyevich was named Mrs. Agriculture USA 2024. Miss Agriculture USA, a national nonprofit organization, runs through all 50 states, inviting all ages from two years old and beyond. Austin-Trboyevich started her journey with the organization by applying to be West Virginia’s queen in 2023.
Engaging the Ring: Route 33 Wrestling ready to go to the mat again in Spencer
SPENCER — Route 33 Wrestling, a woman-owned and -run pro wrestling company, will return to the Armory in Spencer on Saturday, July 13, for its 22nd pro wrestling extravaganza. The July 13th card features:. * A women’s match between Rt33W superstar “The Unpoppable Force” Sarah Bubbles and newcomer “Gorgeous”...
Tourism rises with temperatures during the summer
LANSING, WV (WVNS) – The sunshine and warm weather has been driving people in the Mountain State to seek more outdoor activities as of late – especially during the summer months. Adventures on the Gorge employees are readily available to take on the rise of tourists visiting the state. One of the ways visitors beat […]
Mountain State entrepreneurs invited to make pitch to Walmart through “Open Call” event
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Calling all entrepreneurs! Some Mountain State small business owners could soon have the opportunity to pitch their idea to Walmart and Sam’s Club for them to be sold online or on physical store shelves. The pitch event, being done through Walmart’s 11th annual “Open Call” event, has had great success since […]
Home catches fire early Saturday morning, smoke detectors successfully alert occupants
SUNBEAM, WV (LOOTPRESS) – No injuries were reported following an early morning house fire thanks to smoke detectors. According to the City of Logan Fire Department, at 2:22 AM, the LFD responded to a structure fire on Heritage Lane in the Sunbeam area. Firefighters arrived to find a double-wide mobile home engulfed in flames, particularly […]
Charleston native making mark on music industry
BECKLEY, WV (WOAY) – Singer/songwriter and recording artist Stephen Thomas’ journey has taken him from his hometown of Charleston to the music industry’s ladder of success. He’s thrilled his latest single ‘Back Home’ resonates deeply with audiences. So much so that it had more than 300,000 TikTok...
‘My Town’: WV native plays lead guitar for Montgomery Gentry at Regatta
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The Charleston Sternwheel Regatta is well underway, and for the Capital City, it’s something to be proud of. Regatta goers are putting on their hillbilly shoes to speed on down to Kanawha Boulevard for Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. The award-winning country artist takes the stage at 8 p.m. Friday. As […]
Getting your steps in on vacation
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Summer vacations are well underway. Many people have been training towards their fitness goals for over six months since New Year’s Day, but is it necessary to try to keep your workout routine while on vacation?. Coach Chris joined Taylor on Studio 3 to remind...
West Virginia Couple Accused of Forcing Adopted Children into Servitude
In a shocking revelation, Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather from Charleston, West Virginia, found themselves in the dock facing serious allegations. These stemmed from accusations that they forced their adopted black children into servitude and confined them in an inhumane living situation. Accusations Against the Couple. The couple...
Board to vote on restoring funding to Cabell County libraries, parks
A special board meeting will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. where board members will vote on the transfer and allocation of funds that would "reflect a restoration of funding to CCPL & GHPRD inclusive of equalization payments for fiscal year 2024-2025," according to a press release.
Independence Day Themed Race Draws Runners to Fayetteville
WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): This year marked the inaugural event of the Star Spangled Races in Fayetteville and it was a success. “We’re here this morning with a race by Active Southern West Virginia Races. We’re really excited to kick off the inaugural races at Wolf Creek trails. This race helps support our kids. So, every time we can host race have a good turnout, we’re able to turn that around and have free elementary school run clubs,” said Melanie Seiler, Race Director.
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