By: Lydia CrawleyFor: The Parsons Advocate Kerens – Decades of delay came to an end Monday, June 22nd as Governor Morrisey along with other State and local officials cut the ribbon and officially opened the new 11 mile section of Corridor H from Kerens to the interchange between Parsons and[Read More…]
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Know Before You Go: West Virginia Prepares for Four-Day Capital City Celebration
Essential information for attendees ahead of America250 Celebration By Lindsey FunkFor America250 Charleston – West Virginians and visitors from across the country and around the world are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the Capital City Celebration, a free, family-friendly event taking place July 2-5 at the West Virginia State[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Tourism Announces Sensory-Friendly Hour for America250 Wheel
World’s tallest portable ferris wheel to offer modified operations July 3 By Lindsey FunkFor America250 Charleston – The West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced a sensory-friendly hour for the America250 Ferris Wheel, part of the Capital City Celebration at the State Capitol Complex. The world’s tallest portable ferris wheel is[Read More…]
BOPARC eyes July start for $1 million Jack Roberts Park playground
By: Ben ConleyFor: The Dominion Post Morgantown – There’s a new playground coming to BOPARC’s Jack Roberts Park. Technically, it’s already there. If you’ve traveled through the intersection of Leonard Street and Madigan Avenue in the last 10 days or so, chances are you’ve seen it. It’s a pile of[Read More…]
Heat wave begins to grip the region
By: Charles OwensFor: Bluefield Daily Telegraph Bluefield — A sweltering heat wave will impact much of the region over the next several days, according to forecasters. A heat advisory has already been issued by the National Weather Service for a number of counties, including McDowell, Wyoming, Buchanan, Northwest Raleigh and[Read More…]
Morrisey: Willing to work with Legislature, education officials on school aid formula fix
By: Steven Allen AdamsFor: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Charleston – Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that he plans to turn his focus between now and the next legislative session to working with lawmakers and education officials on fixing the troubled school aid formula. Speaking during a press conference Monday,[Read More…]
WV data center project pushback from state and citizens runs into legal obstacles
By: Mike TonyFor: HDMedia West Virginia officials and community advocates alike are facing legal obstacles as they look to push back against developing, large-scale data center-linked projects. The West Virginia Department of Commerce on June 18 notified Purcellville, Virginia-based Fundamental Data LLC that what the agency said was a planned[Read More…]
Payne and Lettrich of YNST: Amplifying Appalachian voices
By Harper Aulick West Virginia Creative NetworkFor HDMedia This February saw the publication of YNST Magazine’s 10th issue, “The Future of Appalachia.” YNST (You’re Not Seeing Things) is a print- and digital-media company dedicated to amplifying Appalachian arts and culture. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Editor-in-Chief Adam[Read More…]
‘Tails on Trails’ Volunteers invited to join to walk shelter dogs
By Taylor McKinnieFor The Inter-Mountain Davis — West Virginia Land Trust invites volunteers to walk shelter dogs in their upcoming “Tails on Trails” event. On July 11, West Virginia Land Trust is partnering with the Tucker County Animal Shelter to hold a “Tails on Trails,” a free hiking activity at[Read More…]
Vienna Freedom Festival continues to grow with new attractions and community focus
By Gwen SourFor The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Vienna — The Friends of Vienna’s Freedom Festival returned for its fifth year, bringing families to Spencer’s Landing for entertainment, carnival rides, animal shows, wrestling and other activities. Friends of Vienna President Jack Mathers said the festival was inspired in part by[Read More…]
