Shawnee Sports Complex to Host First Annual Ülmost Heaven Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
The inaugural Ülmost Heaven tournament is scheduled for Sept. 29 and 30 at Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar. The field of ultimate Frisbee squads includes two clubs from North Carolina, as well as club and college teams in West Virginia. “Ultimate Frisbee is one of the world’s fastest growing sports, and its popularity is rising […]
Tenth Annual Hidden History Weekend is Here!
Celebrate southern West Virginia’s hidden and not-so-hidden history at this week’s Tenth Annual Hidden History Weekend, September 28-30, 2018. This free event celebrates the wonders of Appalachian heritage, the rich sites and stories of our area’s diverse history. This week’s public programs will take place at New River Gorge National River, the National Coal Heritage […]
West Virginia Tourism Office Prepares for Beautiful Fall Color
The West Virginia Tourism Office, in partnership with the West Virginia Division of Forestry today previewed the 2018 fall foliage season. Preliminary reports forecast good fall color across the state. The agencies plan to continue their longstanding partnership and will begin producing weekly fall foliage reports next week. “From gorgeous fall foliage and autumn activities […]
Miss Teen International Coming to Three WV High Schools to Promote Voter Registration
She’s an Alabama girl but has a special place in her heart for West Virginia. Earlier this year, 18-year-old Georgia Clark of Dothan, Alabama competed against 30 other contestants from all over the world in the 2018 Miss Teen International Pageant. Clark won the pageant in part due to her platform emphasizing the civic engagement […]
Hogwarts on the Hilltop invites the Public to Magical Day of Learning
West Liberty University brings magic to campus with Hogwarts on the Hilltop, an event taking place on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29. Most events take place at the Elbin Library. Hogwarts on the Hilltop will feature Harry Potter-inspired presentations, games and even a costume contest. Saturday’s activities are open to the public. “We will be […]
Mon Health kicks off annual Fight the Flu campaign
Mon Health’s annual Fight the Flu campaign has kicked off with community flu shot sites scheduled through Oct. 20. The cost of the influenza vaccine is $20 and is available for anyone age 9 and older. A high-dose vaccine will be available for those 65 and over. In addition to offering the flu vaccine, Mon […]