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May 20, 1949:
West
Virginia Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II was born. Rahall, a large supporter of tourism,
helped establish the New River Gorge National River as a unit of the National
Park Service in 1978. He also gained enactment of...
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May 21, 2004:
The film
"Supersize Me", written and directed by West Virginia native Morgan Spurlock, is released. The film was
nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary. Spurlock was born in Parkersburg.
Location: Canada
...
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May 22, 1917:
On this
date in 1917 songwriter and composer Irving Berlin arrived by train for a
vacation at The Greenbrier.
Location: White
Sulphur Springs
County: Greenbrier
...
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May 23, 1862:
Union
forces led by Colonel George Crook repelled an attack by Confederates under
General Henry Heth at the Battle of Lewisburg.
Location: Lewisburg, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier
...
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May 24, 1775:
Thomas
Bullitt headed a team which surveyed his land claims in present-day
Charleston.
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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May 25, 1968:
On May
25, 1968, the Cass Scenic Railroad officially opened service to the top of
Bald Knob.
Location: Cass, W.Va.
County: Pocahontas
...
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May 26, 1802:
The
founder of the town of Beckley, Raleigh County, General Alfred Beckley was
born on Capitol Hill, Washington, D. C.
Location: Washington
DC
...
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May 27, 1912:
The Greenbrier’s Golf Pro Emeritus, Sam Snead, was born near Hot Springs,
Virginia.
Location: Hot
Springs, VA.
...
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May 28, 1968:
Basketball
star Jerry West was born at Cabin Creek in Kanawha County. You can now see memorabilia from West’s
career at the Prime 44 West Steakhouse at the Greenbrier Resort.
Location: Cabin
Creek, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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May 29, 1992:
On this
date in 1992 newspapers across the United States reported the disclosure of a
secret underground bunker at The Greenbrier.
The resort now offers tours of this famous bunker.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va....
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May 30, 1940:
Smoke Hole Caverns opened to the public.
Location: Seneca
Rocks, W.Va.
County: Grant
...
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May 30, 1970:
Pipestem Resort State Park opened on this date
Location: Pipestem, W.Va.
County: Summers
...
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May 31, 1926:
Cheat
Lake dam began operations on this date.
Location: Morgantown, W.Va.
County: Monongalia
...
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June 1, 1792:
Congress
authorized the creation of the first post office in present-day West
Virginia. It was later established at Martinsburg, Berkeley County.
Location: Martinsburg, W.Va.
County: Berkeley
...
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June 1, 2002:
The
Arnold Palmer Golf Course at Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park opened on
this day.
Location: Roanoke, W.Va.
County: Lewis
...
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June 2, 1862:
Congress
passed the Morrill Act authorizing financial aid to establish state
agricultural colleges. Following the Civil War, West Virginia University was
established as the state's land grant college.
Location: Washington
D...
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June 3, 1861:
The
first land battle of the Civil War was fought at Philippi, West Virginia on
this day.
Location: Philippi, W.Va.
County: Barbour
...
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June 3, 1936:
The
first Strawberry Festival was held on this day. The event is now held each May in
Buckhannon.
Location: Buckhannon, W.Va.
County: Upshur
...
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June 4, 1750:
Thomas
Lord Fairfax conveyed 400 acres on Lost River in present-day Capon District,
Hardy County, to William Warden, on which he later erected Fort Warden.
Location: Lost
River, W.Va.
County: Hardy
...
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June 4, 1784:
Harrison County was created from Monongalia County.
Location: Clarksburg, W.Va.
County: Harrison
...
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June 5, 1942:
On this
date in 1942 four hundred Japanese diplomats who had been interned at The Greenbrier for ten weeks departed for their return home to Japan.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier
...
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June 6, 1757:
George
Washington ordered Captain Stewart and 70 men to be stationed at Fort
Maidstone.
Location: Great Cacapon, W.Va.
County: Morgan
...
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June 6, 1944:
Allied
forces, which included a considerable number of West Virginians, launched the
Normandy invasion in France during World War II. The West Virginia Veterans Memorial in Charleston honors thousands of West Virginians who...
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June 7, 1929:
Eleanor
D. Caldwell founded the Wheeling Symphony Society. You can still enjoy the Wheeling Symphony
today.
Location: Wheeling, W.Va.
County: Ohio
...
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June 8, 1893:
Donald
Franklin Duncan, founder of the Duncan Yo-Yo, was born in Rome, Ohio. Duncan
spent his childhood in Huntington.
Location: Rome,
Ohio
...
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June 9, 1942:
On this
date, it was discovered after further scrutiny that the U.S.S. West Virginia
had taken seven, rather than six torpedo hits in the attack on Pearl
Harbor. The mast of the USS West Virginia is currently on display on...
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June 10, 1926:
Midland Trail was officially opened to the public. Midland Trail follows Route 60
from the Kentucky state line, through the capital city of
Charleston, Hawks Nest State Park and past The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur...
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June 11, 1884:
West
Virginia steel industry was born on this date when the state’s first Bessemer
converter began operation at the Riverside Iron Works in Wheeling.
Location: Wheeling, W.Va.
County: Ohio
...
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June 12, 2006:
Robert
C. Byrd became the longest-serving United States Senator in history on this
date. Senator Byrd died at the age of
92 and was honored by President Obama, former President Bill Clinton and
other dignitaries at a...
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June 13, 1861:
Confederate
troops under Brigadier General Joseph E. Johnston began destroying the
Potomac River bridges at Harpers Ferry prior to evacuation.
Location: Harpers
Ferry, W.Va.
County: Jefferson
...
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June 13, 1928:
Mathematician
and Nobel Laureate John C. Forbes Nash Jr., the subject of the movie
"Beautiful Mind", was born.
Location: Bluefield, W.Va.
County: Mercer
...
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June 14, 1956:
On this
date in 1956 the Ford Management Council, headed by Henry Ford II, was
entertained at their Greenbrier meeting by the Ed Sullivan Show.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier
...
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June 15, 1963:
The
trains at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park began running on this date for the
general public.
Location: Cass, W.Va.
County: Pocahontas
...
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June 16, 1842:
Margaret
Agnew Blennerhassett, wife of Harman Blennerhassett, died in New York City,
June 16, 1842. She lived from 1800 to 1806 in a grand 16-room mansion she and
her husband had constructed on an Ohio River island near...
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June 17, 1861:
The
Second Wheeling Convention condemned Virginia's secession and proposed a
reorganized government of Virginia.
Location: Wheeling, W.Va.
County: Ohio
...
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June 18, 1917:
South Charleston was chartered as a city.
Location: South Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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June 18, 1949:
West Virginia adopted the sugar maple as the state tree and the cardinal as the
state bird.
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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June 19, 1861:
Confederate
troops under General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson captured
Martinsburg, a railroad hub.
Location: Martinsburg, W.Va.
County: Berkeley
...
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June 19, 1984:
Governor
Jay Rockefeller broke ground for the Blennerhassett Mansion Reconstruction
project.
Location: Parkersburg, W.Va.
County: Wood
...
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June 20, 1863:
West
Virginia became the 35th state, a state born out of the Civil War and formed as a result of
a Presidential Proclamation.
Location: Statewide
...
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June 21, 1959:
Singer
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea was born. Mattea grew up in Cross Lanes and now has
seventeen albums, two Grammys and several CMA and ACM awards.
Location: South Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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June 22, 1936:
On this
date in 1936 first lady Eleanor Roosevelt was at The Greenbrier to receive an
award from the Chi Omega sorority.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier
...
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June 23, 1962:
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine opens to the public on this day.
Location: Beckley, W.Va.
County: Raleigh
...
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June 24, 2005:
FESTIVALL,
a family friendly, multi-arts celebration, debuts in Charleston.
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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June 25, 1788:
Virginia
ratified the United States Constitution, becoming the tenth state. Thirteen
of the 16 delegates from present-day West Virginia voted in favor of
ratification. West Virginia became a
separate state in 1863 during the...
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June 26, 1945:
On this
date in 1945 General and Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived at The Greenbrier
for vacation after the end of the war in Europe.
Location: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
County: Greenbrier
...
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June 27, 1950:
Coonskin
Park, a county park, was constructed in Charleston by volunteers.
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
County: Kanawha
...
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June 28, 2010:
Senator
Robert Carlyle Byrd, who held the record as the longest-serving member of the
U.S. Congress, died on this day in 2010.
A statue of Senator Byrd sits inside the Capitol building in
Charleston.
Location: Washington...
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June 29, 1944:
President
Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation creating the Harpers Ferry National
Monument.
Location: Harpers Ferry, W.Va.
County: Jefferson
...
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June 30, 1792:
The
first post office in present-day West Virginia was established at
Martinsburg, Berkeley County.
Location: Martinsburg, W.Va.
County: Berkeley
...
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July 1, 1937:
Babcock State Park opened on this date.
Babcock offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene, yet rugged beauty; a
fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn canyon; and mountainous vistas
to be viewed from several scenic...
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July 1, 1937:
Cacapon Resort State Park opened on this date.
Cacapon offers 6,000 acres of exciting outdoor getaways any time of
year. Cacapon Resort State Park provides golfing, lake activities, horseback
riding and hiking .
Location:...
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July 1, 1937:
Lost River State Park opened on this date.
, Lost River State Park encompasses 3,712 acres in the wooded
mountains of Hardy County.
Location: Mathias, W.Va.
County: Hardy
...
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July 1, 1937:
Watoga State Park opened on this date. The
park consists of 10,100 acres filled with a multitude of recreational
activities including hiking, swimming, fishing and boating.
Location: Watoga, W.Va.
County: Pocahontas
...
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July 2, 1949:
The
Ritchie County community of Mole Hill changed its name to Mountain, thereby
making this a day when they made a Mountain out of a Mole Hill.
Location: Mountain, W.Va.
County: Ritchie
...
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July 3, 1861:
Martinsburg is occupied by Brigadier Gen. Robert Patterson with Union troops.
Location: Martinsburg, W.Va.
County: Berkeley
...
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July 4, 1928:
Droop
Mountain, West Virginia's first State Park was dedicated on this date. Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park is
located in the Greenbrier River Valley and is the site of West Virginia's
last significant Civil War battle...
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July 5, 1908:
First
observance of Father's Day held on July 5 at the Williams Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
Location: Fairmont, W.Va.
County: Marion
...
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July 6, 1835:
John
Marshall, the chief justice of the United States, died. Marshall University is named after the
Chief Justice, who also helped shape the nation. Marshall died in Philadelphia, while
seeking medical care. Legend has it...
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July 7, 1864:
After
three days of fighting, Union troops forced Confederate troops from Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County.
Location: Harpers
Ferry, W.Va.
County: Jefferson
...
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July 8, 1924:
Rock ’n’
roll pioneer Johnnie Johnson was born in Fairmont. Chuck Berry’s hit ‘‘Johnny B. Goode’’ was
written as a tribute to Johnson.
Location: Fairmont, W.Va.
County: Marion
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be conducting an angler survey at Stonewall Jackson Lake, according to Bret Preston, assistant chief of the Wildlife Resources Section. The survey is...
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BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Division of Natural Resources reminds all West Virginia residents that feeding black bears is a violation of state law, as well as a misguided disservice to our state animal, according to Colin Carpenter, black...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A two-day, hands-on workforce training seminar hosted by the West Virginia Film Office will be held on June 22 and 23 in Huntington. Skills training will be provided by the Los Angeles-based company Production Assistant Training...
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ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 13, 2013:
Anthony Creek
Bear Rocks Lake
Berwind Lake
Blackwater River
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Buffalo Creek...
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DAVIS, W.Va. – ArtSpring at Canaan Valley Resort State Park is Memorial weekend, May 24-26. The opening-of-summer event features birding, crafts and youth activities, clogging, Motown Steel Concert, hayrides and other family...
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CAIRO, W.Va. – Family Trails Weekend at North Bend State Park, May 31 – June 2, jumpstarts the summer months with a variety of outdoor activities. It also showcases National Trails Day guided hikes by naturalist Ken Zebo and other...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An eclectic selection of events is scheduled at West Virginia’s state parks June 1. Tu-Endie-Wei State Park is steeped in 1760s history; Cass Scenic Railroad has an evening run with food and music in...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Preliminary harvest figures for the 2013 spring gobbler season indicate West Virginia hunters checked in 10,974 bearded turkeys, according to Curtis I. Taylor, chief of the Division of Natural Resources...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s state parks extend an invitation to take a hike to help celebrate The American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day event. This year the national promotion is set for Saturday, June...
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ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 20, 2013:
Anthony Creek
Back Fork of Elk River
Bear Rocks Lake
Big Clear Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River
Boley Lake
Buckhannon River
Buffalo...
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Workshops to be conducted jointly by broadcast
LOGAN, W.Va. — Two small business workshops in separate locations will be conducted together by means of simultaneous broadcast on Tuesday, June 25, from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
In Logan County...
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BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Free fishing days in West Virginia are Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Cacapon State Park encourages families and friends to visit the park for fishing or other recreation at this Morgan County destination. Cacapon...
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CASS, W.Va. - Dinner Trains at Cass Scenic Railroad have evolved over time. A Pocahontas County tourist destination, the inclusion of evening trips in addition to the day trips at Cass are great fun.
“Evening trips began with the novel ...
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GLENVILLE, W.Va. - Gilmer County on the Move, Walking Groups Challenge II members are challenging members as well as friends and neighbors to get a little exercise and help celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day at Cedar Creek...
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HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. - Holly River State Park has accomplished what many would have deemed impossible tasks following extensive damage from last fall’s winter storm. The campground is fully open, the cabins are available and were booked for...
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DAVIS, W.Va. – Tucker County in West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands rivals any bird-watching area found in the United States, bar none. Offering a unique mix of boreal forest, wetland habitats, and high altitude (4250’), the land mass and...
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ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of May 27, 2013:
Anthony Creek
Big Clear Creek
Big Sandy Creek
Blackwater River
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Buckhannon River
Buffalo Creek (Brooke)
Buffalo Fork...
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Badlands Bluegrass Festival: June 14-15, Poor Farm Festival Grounds, Williamsburg
Enjoy two full days and nights of bluegrass music, country music and camping fun! The first Poor Farm Fest hosted 13 bands and filled the hills and valleys around...
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CASS, W.Va. – Originally numbered 5, this Shay locomotive at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park began service at Birch Valley Lumber Company, Tioga, W.Va., in 1922. Mower Lumber Company at Cass, W.Va., acquired the engine in 1943 and re-numbered it No....
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Southern Business & Development magazine cited Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin in the article “Ten People Who Made a Difference in the South.” In its Winter 2013 issue, the magazine points to the governor’s economic know-how and the state’s achievements...
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Etech Global Services, a leading business process outsourcer, announced plans to expand into West Virginia. The teleservice facility in Huntington will be the company’s first operation in the state. Etech expects to create 40 jobs initially and...
published 14 days, 13 hours ago
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The West Virginia Biometrics Initiative has been renamed and relaunched as the Identification Intelligence Group. Identification Intelligence is a collaborative platform for biometrics, forensics, big data, data analysis, cyber security, identity...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Fishing and Boating Week 2013 will be highlighted by the 23rd annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 8-9, according to Frank Jezioro, Director of the Division of Natural Resources.
During these two days,...
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Register for June 27 session on business fundamentals
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, June 27, in Charleston. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...
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Fairmont-based createTank has been awarded the U.S. General Services Administration IT Schedule 70. A woman-owned small business, createTank provides software and IT services. The GSA Schedule 70 is a contract to sell IT products and services to the...
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A two-day, hands-on workforce training seminar for entry level production assistants in the film industry will be held on June 22 and 23 in Huntington. The seminar is hosted by the West Virginia Film Office. The workshop covers topics such as film...
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The West Virginia Development Office has exhibited in several trade shows to promote state industries. A delegation from WVDO, accompanied by local developers, exhibited at the Japan Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE) 2013 in Yokohama. WVDO...
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This year a record 52 businesses recognized
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined the West Virginia Export Council and the West Virginia Development Office, to honor a state record-setting 52 West Virginia businesses with the...
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SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources in cooperation with the West Virginia Professional Outfitters Association (WVPRO) stocked 1,500 pounds of rainbow trout in the Summersville Dam tailwater of the Gauley River on...
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PIPESTEM, W.Va. – It sweeps from the Upper Station at Pipestem’s Canyon Rim Center to the floor of the Bluestone Canyon. It crosses the Bluestone River before arriving at Mountain Creek Lodge. It is the only public access to this 30-room vacation...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ponds, lakes, streams and rivers in West Virginia sustain a favorite pastime: fishing. Warm and cold water fisheries in West Virginia include bluegill, bass, catfish other fish species and trout. “Regardless of what fish...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A state record skipjack was caught by Zachary Hankins of Chesapeake, Ohio on May 7. Hankins caught the 19.21-inch, 2.64-pound fish on a crappie jig while fishing from a boat below the R.C. Byrd Lock and Dam tailwater on the...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Area Development, a leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, has honored West Virginia with a 2013 Silver Shovel award. The award is presented in recognition of...
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Point Pleasant Sternwheel Regatta 2013: June 27-29, Riverfront Park, Tu-Endie-Wei State Park, Point Pleasant
This festival was designed to pay tribute to the river and attracts attention from throughout the region and other states. The festival...
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HILLSBORO, W.Va. - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013. The hikes, scheduled for June 22, July 20, August 31, and November 5-6, ...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The price is $3 for adults and $2 for children 11 and younger.
Kanawha State...
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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will honor the 150th anniversary of West Virginia becoming the 35th state on this date in 1863. The public is invited to this birthday...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Five West Virginia wood products companies were among the businesses given the Governor’s Commendation for International Market Entry. The annual award recognizes businesses that exported to a new country during the previous year....
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 150th birthday is Thursday, June 20. Most major events and activities across the state are scheduled for the weekend following the actual holiday to allow greater participation and attendance. ...
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DAVIS, W.Va. - Father’s Day tends to focus on golf or on giving or receiving interesting neckties. However at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks there is opportunity to enjoy good meals at either park’s restaurant or to spend time...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia Filmmakers Guild is pleased to announce its 2013 Spring Meeting at Trifecta Productions 555 Fifth Avenue, Huntington WV on June 22, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anyone interested in filmmaking or working in...
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Stonewall, Delany, Dulcimers, Eagles, Fairfax Stone, Trains, Rocks,
Hikes, Picnics, Cannon Firings and More
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A variety of West Virginia Day/Sesquicentennial events and activities are planned across West Virginia, many at...
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BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Celebrating is something Cacapon Resort State Park does well. The vacation destination, located in Morgan County near Berkeley Springs, celebrated 75 years as a state park in 2012; celebrated the 50th year...
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With summer’s arrival comes one of our favorite pastimes—and we’re not talking about burning burgers on the grill; we’re talking about burning rubber—a surefire way to make the season unforgettable. It’s time to take a road trip behind the wheel of...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The July 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia, now on sale, continues its year-long celebration of the state’s sesquicentennial with articles and photos showing why West Virginia is and always has been a special place. The...
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Register by June 21 for session on Business Fundamentals
PARSONS, W.Va. — A workshop on “Business Fundamentals” is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, in Parsons. The workshop is part of the West Virginia Small Business...
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Ripley, W.Va. -- On July 4, 2013, the people of Ripley, W.Va. will turn out for an annual celebration of America’s independence, filling Main Street with the sounds of country music, children’s laughter and the smell of funnel cake. But the biggest...
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Film Office is pleased to announce that several industry professionals will participate in the Production Assistant Training Seminar on June 22-23 in Huntington.
The line-up of guest speakers will include J...
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, West Virginia will celebrate its 150th birthday and all eight of the state’s welcome centers will join in the celebration. Travelers in the Mountain State and local communities are encouraged to stop by and...
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What: Talent auditions
When: Monday, June 24
9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: MotionMasters
One Creative Place
Charleston, WV 25301
Why: MotionMasters is looking to expand its talent database. We’re looking for male and female actors...
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What: Talent auditions
When: Monday, June 24
9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: MotionMasters
One Creative Place
Charleston, WV 25301
Why: MotionMasters is looking to expand its talent database. We’re looking for male and female actors...
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What: Talent auditions
When: Monday, June 24
9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: MotionMasters
One Creative Place
Charleston, WV 25301
Why: MotionMasters is looking to expand its talent database. We’re looking for male and female actors...
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What: Talent auditions
When: Monday, June 24
9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: MotionMasters
One Creative Place
Charleston, WV 25301
Why: MotionMasters is looking to expand its talent database. We’re looking for male and female actors...
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What: Talent auditions
When: Monday, June 24
9:00am – 2:00pm
Where: MotionMasters
One Creative Place
Charleston, WV 25301
Why: MotionMasters is looking to expand its talent database. We’re looking for male and female actors...
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June 24-25 conference open to member and nonmember communities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Community organizers will gather in Charleston to learn about the latest in best practices, crowdsource funding for nonprofits and other revitalization resources...
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