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wchstv.com > news > local > arts-amplified-hosts-second-annual-picklepalooza-in-charleston

Arts Amplified hosts second annual Picklepalooza in Charleston

12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (128+ words) CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Pickle lovers were invited to relish in the fun in City Center at Slack Plaza on Saturday. Arts Amplified hosted the second annual Picklepalooza, featuring all kinds of pickle-themed events and vendors. Visitors could play pickle-inspired games…...

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wchstv.com > community > road-trippin > road-trippinnicholas-county-potato-festival-summersville-wv

Road Trippin'...Nicholas County Potato Festival Summersville, WV

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (97+ words) WCHS So much happening! Check here for special events and flyers for all the exciting activities during the Nicholas County Potato Festival! Learn More OUR VENDORS Entertainment, Booths, Terrific Street Food.. from classic favorites to innovative new creations, our vendors…...

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wchstv.com > news > local > ocharleys-to-close-remaining-restaurants-including-locations-in-wva-ky-and-ohio

O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (86+ words) WCHS O'Charley's to close remaining restaurants, including locations in W.Va., Ky. and Ohio CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — It’s closing time for a chain of American restaurants. O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar will be closing all remaining eateries, including locations in West Virginia, Ohio…...

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wchstv.com > news > local > scioto-county-facing-budget-shortfall-at-end-of-the-year-in-child-placement-services

Scioto County facing budget shortfall at end of the year in child placement services

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (284+ words) PORTSMOUTH, OH (WCHS) — Scioto County is facing a budget shortfall that commissioners believe could reach $4 million by the end of this year. The shortfall is tied to child placement services for children with special needs, and the cost continues to…...

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wchstv.com > sports > top-sports > countdown-to-kickoff-edition-57-sherman-wants-another-run-at-the-playoffs

Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 57): Sherman wants another run at the playoffs

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (350+ words) Sherman reached the playoffs a year ago in Class A before bowing out in the opening round to East Hardy. The Tide of coach Kevin Buzzard will be on a missing to reach the postseason again and go deeper. August…...

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wchstv.com > sports > top-sports > countdown-to-kickoff-edition-52-parkersburg-ready-to-turn-the-corner-in-2026

Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 52): Parkersburg ready to turn the corner in 2026

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (130+ words) In year No. 5, Matt Kimes is ready to get his alma mater back to being the cream of the crop. Parkersburg enters 2026 without one of the program's all-time greats in Buddy James. The former... Countdown to Kickoff (Edition 52): Parkersburg ready…...

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wchstv.com > community > putnam-news > putnam-united-pushes-for-community-input-transparency-for-proposed-data-center

Putnam United pushes for community input, transparency for proposed data center

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (310+ words) PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — After Google purchased 1,700 acres north of Buffalo to build a data center, Putnam County residents have voiced opposition to the proposal. On Tuesday, commissioners were presented with a resolution from Putnam United, a group that claims…...

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wchstv.com > news > local > local-west-virginians-remember-dolly-parton

Local West Virginians remember Dolly Parton

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (328+ words) As West Virginia is mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, a legendary country music icon, they remember a beautiful bubbly soul. "I remember when he was mine," belts out a four-year-old Lakoda Ferguson. The video of the toddler was posted…...

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wchstv.com > news > nation-world > dolly-parton-fans-country-music-hall-of-fame-tribute

Fans gather at Country Music Hall of Fame to honor Dolly Parton

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (382+ words) by ASHLEY GRIFFIN | WZTV NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Dozens of fans gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to honor Dolly Parton, signing a memorial book near the plaque recognizing her induction into the Hall of…...

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wchstv.com > news > local > fraternity-houses-among-six-homes-ordered-vacated-near-marshall-university

Fraternity houses among six homes ordered vacated near Marshall University

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (404+ words) Huntington, W.Va. — Marshall University students are facing housing uncertainty after six privately owned homes near campus were ordered vacated because of safety concerns. The homes along Fifth Avenue, often known as Frat Row, include three fraternity houses and three non-Greek-affiliated…...