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Tracking and Woods Lore Workshop Returns to Twin Falls Jan. 16-18

Step back in time, when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. Tracking and Woods Lore workshop and weekend is scheduled for January 16-18, 2009, at Twin Falls Resort State Park near Mullens in Wyoming County. The focus of the ...

Governor Orders Flags To Be Lowered, Asks West Virginians To Observe Moment Of Silence In Observance Of 9/11 Patriot Day

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Joe Manchin today issued a proclamation, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, ordering U.S. and state flags at all state facilities to be displayed at half-staff Thursday, Sept. 11 to honor the victims of the Sept. ...

Hawks Nest State Park Will Spin on August 30, 2008

Ann Peacock Craven will teach a Drop Spindle Spinning class at Hawks Nest State Park on August 30, as Hawks Nest continues to add art and craft programs to its already world-class scenic view attraction. The class is limited to 10 individuals and is of...

Steam And Diesel Titans Of The Mountain Return To Spruce During Cass Railfan Weekend May 16-18

Railroad fans from across the nation will gather at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park May 16 - 18 for the 2008 Cass Railfan Weekend, three days of historic railroading fun with steam and diesel engines. This year’s main event will feature the re-creation...

Haircuts For Four Bits Scheduled At Cass Scenic Railroad, May 10

On May 10, Lefty Meeks will celebrate his 60 years as the barber in Cass by giving 50 cent hair cuts, the same price he charged when he started barbering in 1948. Meanwhile, his family will offer hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks as a warm-up to the...

Irish Road Bowling At Pipestem Resort State Park, April 26-27

Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County is the host site for what is shaping up to be the biggest Irish road bowling celebration this side of the Irish Spring Festival. The Singles Qualifier gets underway this weekend, April 26-27, according to ...

Kessinger, Henderson And Ritchey Are Guitar Workshop Weekend Instructors At Twin Falls Resort State Park April 11-13

Internationally-recognized guitar players and instructors Robin Kessinger, Wayne Henderson and Jim Ritchey are the big attractions for the Guitar Workshop Weekend at Twin Falls Resort State Park April 11-13. This is a special event weekend tailored to ...

West Virginia Center for the Book Celebrates Black History Month

Charleston, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Center for the Book invites the public to join in a celebration of Black History Month. Notable African-American authors, historians and scholars will gather at the Cultural Center on the Capitol Complex in Charle...

Martin Luther King Jr. “Living the Dream” awards and poster competition announced

The Martin Luther King, Jr. West Virginia Holiday Commission is seeking nominees for the “Living the Dream” awards to be presented as part of the national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday observance. The public is invited to nominate candidates for the ...
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