Friday, May 24 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:33:24 GMT
Smith Street between Morris and Ruffner Avenue is closed after a crash sent the utility pole down. The immediate area is blocked as a result.Emergency crews responded to the crash after a man driving
Driver flees crash scene after crash knocks down utility pole in Charleston
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:28 GMT
Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
Firefighters are battling a massive fire in East Bank in Kanawha County. A house on Walnut Street went up in flames around 5:15 a.m. Firefighters said two people were home at the time but managed to
Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:22 GMT
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:55:53 GMT
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:33:30 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia Gathering. The family-friendly event is free.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:29:37 GMT
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series. The five-piece
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series.
Several history-related events are scheduled this winter at West Virginia
state parks.
Lore and Tracking Weekend is set Jan. 18-20 at Twin Falls Resort State
Park in Wyoming County. This is a history and tracking event that is led
by experienced instructors. Participants will learn how to track animals and
the signs to look for. Contact 304-294-4000 for details.
"Life and Adventures of Sam Pringle" is planned Jan. 19 at Hawks Nest
State Park in Fayette
County.
The setting for the
story starts in 1761, at the tail end of the French and Indian War, when John
and Samuel Pringle deserted from the English army at Fort Pitt. The two
brothers made their way to a remote region of Western Virginia along what is
now the Buckhannon River where they lived in a hollow sycamore tree for three
years. Call 304-658-5212, for information.
An 18th Century Firearms and
Accoutrements Show is planned Feb. 22-24 at Prickett's Fort State Park in Marion County.
Organizers state it's a fun and
educational buying experience from some of the best craftsmen in West Virginia
and surrounding states. There will be something or the 18th century re-enactor
or the collector.
For details, call 304-363-3030.
Historic arts workshops are
scheduled the weekend of March 16-17 at Prickett's Fort, near Fairmont.
Activities include making a
gardeners/weavers basket, spinning textiles and tatting, or the art of making
lace. Call 304-363-3030 for information.
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