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Wood Festival Committee Contacts

If you’re needing information for this weeks upcoming Wood Festival event, please contact committee members through the list provided below. Get ready for a great week of fun and entertainment for the entire family. Catch up with friends and enjoy the food, music, carnival and booths. The booths will open Wednesday at 10 a.m. WOOD Read More…

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Gov. Justice announces popular West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses 75,000 check-ins

Three new waterfalls added to the trail as summer travel begins CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today over the Memorial Day weekend, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpassed 75,000 participant check-ins. The popularity of the nation’s first statewide waterfall trail continues to grow, with data showing that visitors from all 50 U.S. states and 41 countries Read More…

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Local churches have become a concrete pillar for North Star Child Advocacy Center (NSCAC)

“Donations to North Star have increased tremendously over the past three years.  Support from foundations has increased with new foundations finding their way into our budget.  The City of Vienna has recently gotten into the mix and is the first and only local government to come onboard so far.  All are vehemently supporting one of our most vulnerable assets, our communities abused children,” states Greg Collins, executive director of NSCAC.  “What has also been readily apparent in my three Read More…

Fishing News

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Days weekend to take place June 8–9

WVDNR announces details about kids fishing derbies at Bowden Hatchery and Little Beaver State Park CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Days will return June 8–9 and encouraged anglers and their families to take advantage of this annual opportunity to fish for free in public lakes, streams and rivers around the state. “With Read More…

Fishing News

Recent Fish Stocking by WVDNR

THE FOLLOWING WATERS WERE STOCKED: Date Location 5/29/2024 Blackwater RiverCacapon Park LakesGlady ForkShavers Fork (Bemis)Shavers Fork (lower section)South Branch (C&R)South Branch (Franklin)South Branch (Smoke Hole) 5/28/2024 Elk River (C&R)Elk River (Randolph, Webster)North Fork South Branch

Community Events News

A glowing good time! Don’t Miss the First Pool “Event”

One of the goals this summer is to have events at the pool that creates fun opportunities for everyone to look forward to. The first event is a glow in the dark party with glow sticks, light up balloons and balls, glow in the dark tattoos and more! This will also be taking place during Read More…