Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:14:12 GMT
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston. Artists Aoife O'Donovan, Marti Jones & Don Dixon
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:25 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:25:39 GMT
POINT PLEASANT, WV – Re-enactors will turn back the clock to 1778 May 17-19 during the 11th annual Siege of Fort Randolph encampment at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant.The fort will host the three-day event
POINT PLEASANT, WV – Re-enactors will turn back the clock to 1778 May 17-19 during the 11th annual Siege of Fort Randolph encampment at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant.
Monday, May 13 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-13 13:19:31 GMT
ArtsLink will offer a free presentation of "Through the Eye of the Needle, the Art of Esther NisenthalKrinitz" at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the Francis Creative Arts Center, located at the corner of Maple Avenue
ArtsLink will offer a free presentation of "Through the Eye of the Needle, the Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz" at 6:30 p.m. May 13 at the Francis Creative Arts Center, located at the corner of Maple Avenue and Washington Street in New Martinsville. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, May 10 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:40:27 GMT
PARKERSBURG, WV – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum of Regional History will receive the Sons of the American Revolution State Flag Award from West Virginia Society President Richard Brockway
PARKERSBURG, WV – Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and Museum of Regional History will receive the Sons of the American Revolution State Flag Award from West Virginia Society President Richard Brockway of White Sulphur Springs at 12:40 p.m. May 11. The Capt. James Neal Chapter will host the presentation on the island grounds.
Friday, May 10 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:35:42 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV – Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group take the Clay Center stage at 8 p.m. May 10. Tickets for this and other Clay Center Presents special event performances Lewis Black, Mountain Stage with Larry
CHARLESTON, WV – Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group take the Clay Center stage at 8 p.m. May 10.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:50:08 GMT
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Helen Holt, now 99, was West Virginia's first female secretary of state. She received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from WVU during Sunday's commencement.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:12 GMT
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
MORGANTOWN, WV (AP) — West Virginia landowners who want to apply for grants to improve wildlife habitat have until June 14 to contact the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:21:57 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing
est Virginia's House of Delegates faces a momentous decision after Speaker Rick Thompson departs for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's Cabinet: choosing a new leader will help set the stage for 2014, when Republicans aim to wipe out the Democrats' ebbing majority.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-18 15:36:47 GMT
LAWRENCE MESSINA,Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities
West Virginia is adding a commemorative coin to the celebratory mix for its 150th birthday, the commission overseeing the sesquicentennial activities announced Saturday.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:36:07 GMT
An announcement is expected at 10 a.m. May 16 from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin naming House Speaker Rick Thompson, D-Wayne, to a new position.
An announcement is expected at 10 a.m. May 16 from Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin naming House Speaker Rick Thompson, D-Wayne, to a new position.
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The 2013 West Virginia Official State Travel Guide is now available by request or free of cost at Welcome Center locations throughout the state.
"Travelers from near and far can learn, research and plan great adventures in West Virginia with the new guide – or a click on their smartphone," Tomblin said in a news release.
The compact-sized guide will feature QR codes in several advertisements for users to scan to access information with their digital devices.
The guide is arranged by travel regions and includes information about shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, lodging, culture and historical events.
The cover photo features an evening sky above the Capitol dome with fireworks to reflect the celebratory spirit of 150 years of statehood, according to the news release from Tomblin's office.
The sesquicentennial theme continues with 150 opportunities to experience the Mountain State, 150 reasons to love West Virginia State Parks and also a Scout's guide to family fun, welcoming the Boy Scouts of America and their families to the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve next year.
West Virginia Division of Tourism Commissioner Betty Carver said the guide will help families plan a number of different visits and itineraries.
The guide also will be available at wvtourism.com in early January.
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