#LocalBusiness: Pigeon Creek Soap Co.
Some time ago, Catherine Whitt took a “Pinterest deep dive” into the process of soap making as a result of her interest in getting toxic...
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Williamson Forward
This is an initiative to do just what the name suggests – move Williamson forward into new exciting directions!
- Jul 27
- 1 min
#Fitness: Dance Fitness with Gee
For years, Eugenia “Gee” Dotson-Whitt had dreams of teaching a workout class, but, as she puts it, she simply “never had the time or...
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- Jul 27
- 4 min
July is #WorldWatercolorMonth
Watercolor painting, while it can be a challenge, is a wonderful way to explore your creative side. For years, July has been acknowledged...
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- Jul 27
- 3 min
#LocalOrganization: Appalachian Players Guild
Williamson has no shortage of wonderful outdoor recreational activities and local businesses to explore, but in the recent past, the...
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- Jul 22
- 1 min
Super Science Day at the Market!
The Williamson Farmers Market, in addition to hosting a variety of events to put the spotlight on local produce to adults in the area,...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
#LocalEvent: Local Film, Local Foods Night at the Williamson Farmers Market
Over the years, the Williamson Farmers Market has brought plenty of locally grown foods to the area. However, that isn’t all they have to...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
10th Annual Kickin' Butt for Crohn's 5K/1 Mile Walk
Since July of 2013, the Tug Valley Road Runners Club, or TVRRC, has been raising awareness about Crohn’s Disease with the annual Kickin’...
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- Jul 14
- 2 min
Young Entrepreneurs Day 2022 Feature: Lele and Maxie Brock
In 2020, the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce started Young Entrepreneurs Day, an event putting the spotlight on the kids who are the...
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- Jul 14
- 1 min
Young Entrepreneurs Day 2022 Feature: Sawyer James
Since 2020, the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce has brought entrepreneurial experience to kids in the area via their Young Entrepreneurs...
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- Jul 13
- 2 min
Young Entrepreneurs Day and Summer Arts + Crafts Market Set for Saturday, July 16
The Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce Summer Arts + Crafts Market and their 3rd Annual Young Entrepreneurs Day are scheduled for Saturday,...
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- Jul 8
- 2 min
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts RIPPLE Program
Creative Collaboration RIPPLES in Williamson How can we nourish community and collaboration in Williamson? Williamson, WV - Williamson...
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- Jul 5
- 2 min
#LocalBusiness: Crafty Bloom Designs
Friends Who Work Together, Stay Together! Best friends Jessica Randolph and Lorem Batausa love working together on a variety of projects....
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- Jul 2
- 1 min
#SummerRecipe: Tomato Pie
Summer is full of many of the very best fruits and vegetables. From melons to cucumbers, the season has so much to offer. However, if we...
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- Jun 30
- 4 min
WILLIAMSON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES INDUCTION CLASS OF 2022
(WILLIAMSON WV) – The Board of Directors of the Williamson High School Athletic Hall of Fame have announced their plans for the Hall of...
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- Jun 26
- 1 min
Mingo County Family Resource Network Community Baby Shower
The Mingo County Family Resource Network will host their Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, Jun 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Williamson...
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- Jun 19
- 2 min
June is Men's Health Month
Across the country, June is celebrated as Men’s Health Month, a time to put the spotlight on Men’s Health and raise awareness about...
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- Jun 19
- 3 min
What's New With Friends of the Tug Fork River?
Since 2016… Since October 2016, Friends of the Tug Fork River has been a friendly group for folks who love spending time on the Tug Fork...
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- Jun 18
- 2 min
Debbie's Dance Studio Presents The Time Traveler
A Variety of Adventures Since 2015, Debbie Carlin has brought her passion for dance to students in the area, with her business, Debbie’s...
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- Jun 13
- 2 min
The Magnolia Fair Festival Returns This Week!
Bringing the Fun to Town! People in the town of Matewan wanted to see their town grow and develop. They also wanted to bring fun for...
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- Jun 10
- 1 min
It’s Hatfield McCoy Marathon Weekend!
Since 2000, the Tug Valley Road Runners Club has been celebrating West Virginia history with the world renowned Hatfield-McCoy Marathon....
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- Jun 10
- 2 min
It’s Time to Celebrate at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College!
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College hosts celebration for inaugural Lineman/CDL class The Academy for Mine Training...
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- Jun 8
- 2 min
June 8th is National Best Friends Day!
National Best Friends Day was founded by Colleen Paige to celebrate the bond between folks and their best friends– whether those best...
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- Jun 1
- 2 min
Williamson Farmers Market Opens June 4th
Calling all produce-lovers and local business-shoppers: The Williamson Farmers Market will be opening for the 2022 Season on Saturday,...
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- Jun 1
- 1 min
2022 Magnolia Fair Festival Pageant
Last year, the town of Matewan brought the community together for the Magnolia Fair Festival, which featured a variety of attractions,...
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- May 31
- 3 min
Live Pro Wrestling Returns to the Williamson Field House
Live pro wrestling makes its way to Williamson on Saturday, June 4th! WWE Hall of Fame wrestlers,Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton, better...
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- May 23
- 1 min
#LocalBusiness: 3 Guys Pizza & Brew
Larry Jack New, Jarrod Fletcher, and Tim McNamee are bringing the best Italian food possible to the area with their new restaurant, 3...
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- May 12
- 2 min
#LocalEvent: An Evening with Colonel Ruby Bradley
COLONEL RUBY BRADLEY Colonel Ruby G. Bradley (1907-2002), WWII and Korean War Army Nurse, will be portrayed by Becky Park of Charleston ...
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- May 1
- 3 min
Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
The National Alliance on Mental Health reports each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. The...
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- May 1
- 2 min
#LocalBusiness: Red Dog Cottage
New Ideas Shawn and Tonya Cool are known throughout the area for having quite a bit on their plate. Shawn works a full-time job, Tonya...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
#LocalBusiness: Muncy's Collectables
Amazing Treasures Every Time You Visit! Southern West Virginia is known for its long, rich history and stories. It’s no surprise that...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
Coal Tank: Central Appalachia's Very Own Version of Shark Tank!
New Heights Consortium and Williamson Health and Wellness Center want to give kids in the area the chance to see how they can succeed in...
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- Apr 26
- 1 min
Bringing the Fun: Dirt Days 2022
Bringing the Fun Since 2019, The Dirt Days festival has brought tons of fun to Williamson and the surrounding Tug Valley area. Dirt Days...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
Scott's Trail Run: Do More of What Makes You Happy
Remembering a Life When Scott Poole, a big-hearted young man with a passion for the trails, passed away at the young age of 30, his loved...
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- Apr 21
- 2 min
#EarthDay Tips from Williamson Forward
Since 1970, April 22 has been Earth Day, A.K.A. the day for going green! This year, for the 52nd ever Earth Day, Williamson Forward has...
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- Apr 14
- 1 min
Bow the Knee: An Easter Passion Play
The Regional Church of God of Delbarton, West Virginia will present, “Bow the Knee,” an Easter passion play Friday, April 15th through...
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- Apr 9
- 1 min
Safety First! River Safety Tips from John Burchett
It’s springtime and that means folks all over the area are itching to get out into our beautiful mountains and rivers. No matter what...
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- Apr 5
- 1 min
#HealthyEating: How to Make Tabbouleh
The Williamson Farmers Market is the place to go if you’re looking for fresh, delicious in-season produce from local growers, gardeners,...
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- Apr 2
- 2 min
Local Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities
According to teamwv.org, each year the month of April is recognized as a time to show our support for keeping all children safe and...
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- Mar 29
- 1 min
#OffRoadFun: Hillbilly History Overnight Adventure Tour
Combining Rich History and Beautiful Nature Trail 10 Tours is combining southern West Virginia’s rich history and beautiful nature into...
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- Mar 24
- 2 min
A Local Look at World Poetry Day
Since 1999, March 21 has been designated World Poetry Day. This is a day that puts the spotlight on supporting poetry and a diverse...
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- Mar 22
- 1 min
Do You Know a Champion for Children?
Putting the Spotlight on Those Who Help the Kids For more than 15 years, Mingo County Partners in Prevention have been recognizing...
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- Mar 17
- 1 min
March is Women's History Month
Since March 1981, Women’s History Month has been celebrated across America. Designed to correspond with National Women’s Day on March...
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- Mar 15
- 2 min
Pop-Up Shop at Sanctuary on 2nd
Sanctuary on 2nd has been around for a hot minute now, and they are looking for new ways to connect with fellow small businesses. “I...
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- Mar 15
- 2 min
Cub Pack Troop 314 Pinewood Derby
On Friday, March 4th, local Cub Pack Troop 314 held their own Pinewood Derby in the fellowship hall of the Williamson First United...
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- Mar 9
- 1 min
Mingo-Pike Car Club Indoor Car Show is Coming to the Williamson Field House
The Mingo-Pike Car Club has partnered with Williamson Parks and Recreation to host the 2022 Indoor Winter Car Show inside of the...
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- Mar 8
- 1 min
Can YOU Conquer the Wall?
For five years, the Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge has offered runners a challenging, endurance-based run. In 2017, Tug Valley Road...
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- Mar 6
- 2 min
Mingo-Pike AAUW International Women's Day Reception
The Mingo-Pike American Association of American Women(AAUW) is once again sponsoring an International Women’s Day Program on Tuesday,...
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- Mar 1
- 1 min
It's Seed Swap Time!
It’s almost springtime, and you know what that means– gardening season! Over the last few years, the Williamson Farmers Market has...
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- Feb 27
- 1 min
#LocalBusiness: Cadence 19 Productions
For eleven years, Brandon Dotson has been passionate about graphic design and printing. “I used to work at a print shop, where I learned...
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- Feb 27
- 2 min
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Breaking the Cycle Every February, mental health experts and activists bring attention to an issue many are often silent on with Teen...
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