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3 Famous Legends Who Found Happiness Beyond the Headlines in West Virginia

West Virginia’s musical life has given performers something more enduring than a brief turn in the national spotlight: a community to return to, a stage to share, and a reason to use success for other people. Three careers show how those connections can take different forms. Larry Groce built...

West Virginia · 1d

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Photos: West Virginia's Largest Ski Resort Celebrates First Snow of the Season

The wintry tease brought a few inches of coverage and allowed the West Virginia ski resort to fire up its snowmaking system.

West Virginia · 2d

Country Herald

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West Virginia Residents Could Win $2,500 Watching Christmas Movies

Charleston-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Charleston, WV · 6d

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Last service held at Logan Memorial United Methodist Church in Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG - It was a bittersweet day at an historic church in downtown Parkersburg that closed in October. The congregation at Logan Memorial United Methodist Church, constituted in 1866, met for the final time on Oct. 11, knowing that while it was the last service in the church built in 1892, the joyful memories made over the decades remain.

Parkersburg, WV · 1d

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THIS WEEK IN WV HISTORY: Nov. 15 –21

Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 15, 2010: The landmark Aracoma Hotel in Logan was damaged by fire. It was demolished later that year. Nov. 16, 1734: Samuel...

West Virginia · 2d

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Discovery World breaks ground for new expansion

PARKERSBURG - Ground was broken Thursday morning at the site of the Discovery Museum on Market in Parkersburg for a new building space. Representatives of the museum, United Bank, the City of Parkersburg, EL Robinson Engineering, Phoenix Associates Inc., the Ross Foundation and others gathered in the cleared off space outside the museum on Market to do a groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition and outdoor exhibits.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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2026 Christmas parades, tree lightings & other events in NCWV

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - The holiday season is beginning in North Central West Virginia, & we’ve compiled a list of all the Christmas parades, tree lightings and other events in the area!. The events & times we’ve been made aware of are listed below by county in chronological order....

West Virginia · 1d

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Light Up Night Entertainment Series: Lauren Starkey

Light Up Night is set for Thurs., Dec. 3 and as always, Main Street will be plentiful with live entertainment. Stationed at Winnie’s Café will be Lauren Starkey, who is today's featured entertainer. Once Starkey finishes her day job as a counselor, she’s often heard playing and singing...

Bridgeport, WV · 1d

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Clarksburg History Museum tour examines Civil War officer

CLARSKBURG , W.Va (WDTV) - The Clarksburg History Museum is hosting a Civil War tour about Capt. Charles Lieb, the first Union Army officer assigned to Clarksburg at the beginning of the war. The tour, called “Most Hated Man in Clarksburg,” gives participants a chance to learn about the officer...

Clarksburg, WV · 21h

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Teen of the Week: Williamstown’s Zoe King loves uplifting others with music

WILLIAMSTOWN - For Zoe King, singing a song represents something that can connect people. The 17-year-old senior at Williamstown High School sings with the school's concert choir and the girl's ensemble at the Smoot Theater. She has also sung the National Anthem at a number of local basketball games and is the backup singer for the local bluegrass band Laurel Creek.

Williamstown, WV · 1d

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This Lancaster, Ohio Drive-In Still Shows Double Features Under The Stars

One ticket, two movies, and sometimes even three. That’s the deal at an Ohio drive-in that has been lighting up its giant screen since the days of Truman. The screen stands about 80 feet tall. The sound comes through your own car radio. And in 2011, this spot became the first drive-in in the state to go HD.

Lancaster, OH · 2d

Times Recorder

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Perry County Courthouse renovation earns state historic preservation award

The transformation of an aging 19th-century landmark into a building equipped for modern use has earned statewide recognition. The Perry County Courthouse was one of 12 historic preservation achievements across Ohio honored Nov. 6 with the Ohio History Connection’s 2026 State Historic Preservation Office Awards. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate the value of historic preservation through rehabilitation, stewardship, research and public engagement. According to the Ohio History Connection, the recipients exemplify how thoughtful preservation can strengthen communities while ensuring historic resources remain accessible for future generations. Built in 1887 and designed by architect Richard Yost, the Perry County Courthouse is an example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. A two-year, multimillion-dollar renovation sought to modernize the building without losing its historical architectural features. Renovations included upgrades to accessibility, restrooms, courtrooms and office space, while preserving and restoring some of the courthouse’s most significant architectural elements. One of the most visible projects was the restoration of the grand interior staircase. Part of the staircase was removed in the 1960s to make room for an elevator. As part of the renovation, new cast iron stringers, balustrades, medallions and newel posts were fabricated to match the historic pieces that remain. The courthouse’s main entrance

Perry County, OH · 3d

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Piketon Workers’ Golf Outing Raises Nearly $50,000 for Southern Ohio Charities

PIKETON, Ohio — A golf tournament organized by employees at the former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant has raised nearly $50,000 for charities across southern Ohio, continuing a giving campaign that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. The tournament was organized through the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company Employee Giving Campaign, according to […]

Piketon, OH · 3d

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Registration for the 2026 Zanesville Christmas Parade is now open

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – It’s time to build your floats and load up on candy. The Zanesville Christmas Parade is returning to the downtown area and registration is open now. The parade will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, starting at 2 p.m. Jordin Harmer, the Zanesville-Muskingum County Visitor’s Bureau’s manager, explains the process for those wanting to register.

Zanesville, OH · 3d

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All Good Now Is Taking 2027 Off: “The Right Time Will Come”

Concert and festival production company All Good Presents has announced a fallow year for All Good Now, the revived version of its namesake festival. In a statement to fans, company founder Tim Walther stated that “the lineup was not developing to our standards.”. “We take the curating of our...

Thornville, OH · 2d

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Dark Star Jubilee 2027 Lineup Announced Featuring Greensky Bluegrass, The Allman Betts Band & More

It has been announced that Dark Star Jubilee will return to Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, May 28-30, 2027, by bringing together three nights of Dark Star Orchestra and a wide-ranging lineup spanning from bluegrass, Southern rock, funk, roots music and the broader jam community for the festival’s 14th annual edition. General festival information, ticket packages, camping […]

Thornville, OH · 2d

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The Pearl Farmers by Stacey Gordon hits book store shelves

CHILLICOTHE — In 1992, Stacey Gordon graduated as one of the top students in her class from Chillicothe High School. Now, she is a published author celebrating the release of her new book, "The Pearl Farmers." Gordon grew up in Chillicothe before attending Ohio University. She said creative fiction writing has always been something she enjoyed in and out of school. "My lifelong dream has been to write a novel," said Gordon. After graduating, Gordon started working for magazines and quickly started working with organizations as they transitioned into the online era. This led to her working in the tech field, she is currently employed by Meta and has previously worked for Google. When she worked for a magazine, Gordon covered the cultured pearl jewelry industry, where she traveled the world and got to know those involved in the trade. Despite a shift in her career, Gordon said she still had all of this knowledge from her reporting days "rattling around" in her head. She put this knowledge to use when she started her book in 2010. She would continue to work on the project for many years before finally hunkering down and forcing herself to complete the first draft

Chillicothe, OH · 3d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Moe Bandy at the Ohio Valley Opry

BELPRE - Country music legend Moe Bandy will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Ohio Valley Opry in Belpre. With a career of more than five decades, Bandy is among traditional country music’s most recognizable voices and is known for his honky-tonk sound and storytelling, according to a release from the venue. Among his hits are “Bandy the Rodeo Clown,” “Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life,” “It’s a Cheatin’ Situation” and “Americana.”

Belpre, OH · 4d