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- Jun 10, 2020
- 2 min
#LocalBusiness: Sky High Geckos & Exotics
Take a walk on the wild side and take home an exoctic pet from Sky High Geckos & Exotics!
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- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
Young Gardener: Josiah Hatcher
Local teen Josiah Hatcher has a passion for gardening! Find out why he enjoys gardening so much!
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
Colors of Hope 15K, 5K, & 1 Mile Walk
The Tug Valley Road Runners Club is raising money for the American Cancer Society with their Virtual Colors of Hope Run/Walk!
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- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Mother's Day 2020: Ideas for Celebrating Mom!
Mother's Day 2020 might look a little different, but you can always find ways to show mom you love and appreciate her!
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- Apr 21, 2020
- 2 min
Social Distancing Approved Community Outreach with Healthy in the Hills
The Healthy in the Hills community outreach has traded hands-on activities for on-line outreach!
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- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
In My Words: Finishing this Semester of College at Home
WF Content Writer Zoe Yates talks about her experience as a college student going from on-campus life to online classes during the pandemic.
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- Feb 17, 2019
- 1 min
JFK’s 1960 Presidential Campaign in Williamson
On April 25, 1960, John F. Kennedy brought his presidential campaign to Williamson, West Virginia. During the early 1960 race campaign, the primary in West Virginia was closely watched by the Democratic Party. During his campaign, religious bigotry was one of the main challenges to Kennedy’s bid for United States president. With a 95 percent protestant base, West Virginia would show if this challenge could be defeated. John F. Kennedy was scheduled to speak in front of the Wi
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- Feb 17, 2019
- 2 min
If you can be anything, be kind
February 17th is designated as National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It is a day to encourage kindness, giving, and encourage the philosophy of “paying it forward”. It’s a day to celebrate the kindness that exists around us every day, even if we take it for granted. What is #RAK? What is a Random Act of Kindness? It could be paying the bill for the person at the next table over in the restaurant. It could be giving flowers to patients in the hospital on a holiday. Maybe it’s
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- Feb 14, 2019
- 1 min
ATV Trail Update
Though it’s winter in Williamson, the Hatfield-McCoy Trails are still as popular as ever. Winter Wonderland The condition of the Hatfield-McCoy trails changes regularly, depending on the seasons and the recent weather patterns. The main thing influencing the condition of the trails is the amount of snow and rain the area has received, and Williamson’s wet winters tend to make the trails harder than usual to navigate. Good Weather Means Good Business Harsh weather hasn’t been
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- Feb 13, 2019
- 2 min
Show the Love!
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” – Elizabeth Barrett Browning Valentine’s Day is upon us! We’ve found a few ideas that will help make your day extra special. Whether you’re celebrating with the one you love, or enjoying a Valentine’s Day family night, this is your go-to list. Savory & Sweet Starter’s Sports Bar & Grill will be offering a special menu in addition to their regular items. Starter’s is a great place to make memories this Valentine’s Day! 34: Ate is ta
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- Feb 12, 2019
- 2 min
Go Red! Women’s Heart Health Fair
Put on your favorite red dress, top, or earrings and head to Williamson Memorial Hospital for the Women’s Heart Health Fair on Tuesday, February 19th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. The hospital will host this fun, educational event to promote Women’s Heart Health. Did we mention there will be shopping? Your Friends on the Hill “Williamson Memorial Hospital has always been known as, “Your Friends on the Hill” and we strive to remain that to our community. This will be a fun way to get
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- Feb 11, 2019
- 2 min
Cooking Up Some Fun!
The Williamson Farmer’s Market is slicing up some fun with their popular Jr. Chef Cooking Class! On February 11th, the team is hosting “Pizza with Pizazz”! During the class, kids will learn to make their own heart shaped, personal size pizzas! Fun with a Purpose Williamson Farmers Market Marketing and Nutrition Manager Kristen DeBoard says they noticed a need for something to do, nutrition education, and life skills families can use together. “With Jr. Chef classes, we can ad
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- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Trailblazers Outfitters
“We provide a place to stay and something to ride while trying out the Hatfield-McCoy trails,” says Butch Leedy, owner of Trailblazers Outfitters. The Hatfield-McCoy Trails have long drawn tourists from all over the country to the southwestern corner of West Virginia. Despite this, Williamson did not offer any specialized lodging or off-road vehicle rentals to visitors. Butch felt it was time for that to change, and opened Trailblazers Outfitters hoping to draw tourists to Wi
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- Feb 6, 2019
- 2 min
National Boy Scout Day
The Boy Scouts of America was founded on February 8, 1910. Since then more than 2.4 million youths have participated in the program. The organization has the goals of teaching self-reliance, citizenship, community service, and character development. Locally, Buckskin Council Troop 321 is learning how to achieve these goals. Setting Goals Growing up, Matthew Gilliam was a cub scout. Although, he didn’t stay through to Boy Scout rank he remembered what he was taught during sc
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- Feb 2, 2019
- 1 min
Let’s Shop!
White Daisy Boutique will be hosting a pop-up shop on Monday, February 4th, 2019 from 12:00pm -6:00pm at the Coal House. This fun evening of shopping is just in time for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re looking for a gift or you want to treat yourself, you’ll find something you love at the pop-up shop. With a portion of total event sales going to the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce, you’ll also be giving back to the community with your purchase. “The Tug Valley Chamber of Comm
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- Feb 1, 2019
- 2 min
Williamson Health and Wellness Center Opens Satellite Clinic in Gilbert
In 2018, Williamson Memorial Hospital announced it would be closing the doors of the clinic they operated in Gilbert, West Virginia. With concerns about access to healthcare in this area of Mingo County and job loss, the Williamson Health and Wellness Center pulled together a team to keep the clinic doors open. Dr. Dino Beckett worked with Cherri Hatfield, P.A.C to ensure the clinic would remain open. After additional training for staff and office renovations, the Gilbert Cl
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- Jan 18, 2019
- 2 min
Shoot for a Cure
Think Pink The Williamson PreK – 8 hosted the 5th Annual Shoot for a Cure on Thursday, January 10th. The school gym turned pink for the evening. Pink balloons, pink banners, girls and boys basketball players and cheerleaders dressed in pink, even the coaches were sporting pink attire. The cheer squad tossed pink bracelets to the crowd. On-court activities like three-point shot contests were held to get the crowd involved in the fun. Money raised during the evening is donate
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- Jan 14, 2019
- 2 min
Melisa’s Baskets Galore
“I always wanted to open my own gift and apparel shop” Melisa Ferrell has always enjoyed doing crafts from home, and owning a business was a lifelong dream for her. “When the location that I am in currently became available, I took the leap of faith to finally start my own business,” says Ferrell. In January 2016, her dream came true, and Melisa’s Baskets Galore opened. The store started as a place to display the Longaberger baskets she was selling. By the time the Longaberge
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- Jan 13, 2019
- 2 min
Gather Hear Tour
Walking into the Keynote on 2nd Avenue in Williamson the usual nightclub is transformed into a temporary music hall. High top tables with white tablecloths, lanterns with burning candles, and café lights hanging above. On the dancefloor sits a piano and a small table complete with tea-making supplies. Concert pianist, Miki Sawada, is ready to share her talent and passion for classical music with the audience. The Gather Hear tour began in 2017 in Alaska. Sawada considers the
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