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The Daily Spin

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Chick-fil-A permanently closes restaurant after 34 years

After 34 years of serving chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and those famously cheerful “My Pleasure” responses, one Chick-fil-A restaurant is preparing to say goodbye for good. The reason has less to do with the food than the mall it called home. The Chick-fil-A at

Charleston, WV · 11d

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This West Virginia Family Restaurant Still Serves Soup Beans, Cornbread And Fried Apples Like Grandma Made On Sunday

A bowl of pinto beans with a side of cornbread still holds a proud spot on the menu at one well-loved West Virginia family restaurant. Order it, and you’re eating the same humble supper that fed generations of mountain families. The beans have plenty of company, too. The menu...

Charleston, WV · 2d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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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

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

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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Holiday traditions bring comfort and memories to Crown Decor and Gifts

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A familiar figure from a downtown Parkersburg department store has found a new home at Crown Decor and Gifts, where it is bringing back holiday memories for visitors. The vintage Santa in a rocking chair once appeared in the windows of Dil’s department store. Crown owner...

Parkersburg, WV · 21h

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Drive To This Remote Ohio Restaurant Where The Steaks Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless

There’s a moment that happens at The Bear’s Den Steakhouse in Cambridge, Ohio, usually somewhere between the first bite of a hand-cut, dry-aged ribeye and the second, where you stop whatever conversation you were having and just sit there with a look on your face that your dining companions will absolutely photograph.

Cambridge, OH · 12d

Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Humane Society of the Ohio Valley revisits request to Washington County

MARIETTA - The Humane Society of the Ohio Valley met with Washington County Commissioners following their request for additional funding in August on Thursday morning. In the August meeting, the organization requested an additional $15,000 per month for daily operations and services. Following the advice of commissioners, Executive Director Amy...

Marietta, OH · 1d

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Arts and entertainment events happening November 11th-15th across the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va . (WTAP) - Here is a look at all the arts and entertainment events happening this weekend across the Mid-Ohio Valley. A complete list of events can be found at artsbridgeonline.org. Thursday, November 12th. American Battlefield traveling American Revolution exhibit @ Point Park. Pre- Lit Story Time- ages...

Parkersburg, WV · 3d

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A “Frozen” winter is coming to downtown Parkersburg

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is presenting Disney’s “Frozen,” with opening night set for tonight, Nov. 13, and performances running through Dec. 5. Shows are scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with Sunday performances held as matinees at the guild’s theater in Parkersburg.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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In Your Town: Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) -Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary & Spa is a unique shop located downtown in the heart of Meigs County. They offer spa services, make-up/self care advise, and offer a diverse selection of men and women body care/make-up products. You can visit Seabolt & Company Modern Apothecary...

Meigs County, OH · 3d

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This Forgotten Ohio State Park Has A Strange Sound That Locals Say Comes From The Woods

Howls, sharp wood knocks, and rocks thrown by nobody you can see. Those are the sounds people report in one sprawling park’s woods. The place has earned a nickname as the Bigfoot Capital of Ohio. It even hosts what’s billed as the world’s longest-running Bigfoot conference. I...

Ohio · 3d

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Washington County Sheriff Joins Change-Makers Challenge for K-9 and Mounted Units

MARIETTA — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to help fill a decorated jug — and to help fund the dogs and horses that work alongside its deputies. The sheriff’s office is participating in the Marietta Community Foundation’s 2026 Change-Makers Challenge, raising money for its K-9 and Mounted Units while competing for […]

Marietta, OH · 4d

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

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Bibibop construction to finish in two months

Bibibop Asian Grill is opening an Athens location at 40 S. Court St. GreenHeart Construction Group anticipates finishing construction in one to two months. Bibibop is a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves customizable and healthy Asian cuisine. “We serve real, unprocessed, high-quality food because we believe that well-being can start...

Athens, OH · 3d

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Veterans Day 2026: Free meals and discounts for veterans in NCWV

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Restaurants and retailers in North Central West Virginia are offering free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. Most offers require a valid military ID or other proof of service and many are dine-in only. These offers are available...

Clarksburg, WV · 4d

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GALLERY: Point Pleasant High School

On Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, Point Pleasant High School was welcomed to the W. in Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications. While visiting they participated in multiple kinds of workshops, including the Behind The Lens workshop. The students were taken around campus with a challenge of telling a story through photos. Below is a gallery highlighting the students vision of Marshall through their camera lens.

Point Pleasant, WV · 6d

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Bollinger recognized for visiting haunted places

Parkersburg native Brian Bollinger of Oakland, Md., received the approval from RecordSetter for the Most Haunted Locations Visited, going to 25 sites with a world record date of 11 a.m. Aug. 11, 2026. RecordSetter confirmed the approval on Monday, he said. Bollinger is a graduate of Parkersburg South High School. As a WVU student financial coordinator, he often uses the goals he has set for himself or has accomplished to encourage students. "More than anything, I hope this accomplishment helps show others that they can do more when people believe in them," he said.

Parkersburg, WV · 4d

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Parkersburg South senior balances challenging classes with music and college goals

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A demanding course load, marching band and competition choirs keep Parkersburg South High School senior Kaden Frum busy. But he still makes time for music, weightlifting and planning for a future in engineering. Frum said he earned all A’s during the first nine weeks of the...

Parkersburg, WV · 4d