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Starbucks announces closure of one West Virginia location
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Starbucks will close one of its locations in southern West Virginia next month. According to a message written on a chalkboard outside the Starbucks in the Charleston Town Center Mall, they will officially close on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The announcement comes weeks after two major restaurants within the mall abruptly […]
Two new outdoor drinking areas added in Charleston
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Two more areas have been added to the list of approved outdoor drinking areas in Charleston. The Bridge Road and East End neighborhoods have been added to Charleston’s Private Outdoor Designated Areas, according to a news release from the city. “We have experienced tremendous...
Charleston unveils new sculpture honoring late Regatta executive director
The colorful collective was designed in honor of the late Martha B. McKee, who served as the first full-time executive director of the famous Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. She also served as Deputy Secretary of Arts and Education for the Mountain State.
West Virginia students compete in ‘Fit + Active Schools Face-off’
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Students across several schools in West Virginia put their fitness skills to the test Friday in the annual ‘Fit and Active Schools Face-off.’. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) hosted elementary and middle school students for this event at the West Virginia Culture Center.
Unique gift ideas for Father’s Day
CHARLESTON , WV (WOWK) – With Mother’s Day behind us and Father’s Day fast approaching, why not take a look at some great gift ideas for dear old Dad! Gadget expert, Steve Greenberg, shares some gifts for both Dads and grads, considering the graduation season is in full swing!
Yeager Airport works to go green with new water bottle filling stations
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – West Virginia International Yeager Airport is taking another step toward sustainability with new bottle filling stations at all gates. The project was done in collaboration with West Virginia American Water. “We understand the crucial role that airports play in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility, said Dominique Ranieri, CEO of Yeager Airport. […]
W.Va. Book Festival Announces Featured Authors For 2024
West Virginia’s annual book festival celebrating national and regional authors will come to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center this October. The 2024 West Virginia Book Festival’s featured speakers are New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz, novelist Sadeqa Johnson, cartoonist and graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, author of historical fiction Joy Callaway and award-winning writer Mia Manansala.
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