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West Virginia calls off its state fair

CHARLESTON — A week after Gov. Jim Justice announced the resumption of the State Fair of West Virginia, the board that manages the annual event has reversed itself and canceled it. In a press release Thursday, the board of directors for the State Fair of West Virginia announced the fair, previously scheduled for Aug. 13 through Aug. 22 in Fairlea in Greenbrier County, is canceled for 2020. It is the first time the fair has been canceled since World War II. Kelly Collins, CEO for the State Fair of West Virginia, cited a recent outbreak of the coronavirus at a church in Greenbrier ...

CHARLESTON — At least three West Virginia counties are reporting new coronavirus cases linked to travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., and asked residents Thursday to take safety precautions upon returning from the popular tourism destination. Local officials said trips to the South Carolina beach have been connected to at least 10 cases in Preston County, at least three in Kanawha County and at least five in Cabell County. V.J. Davis, administrator of the Preston County Health Department, asked people to consider a less-traveled vacation destination and said those returning from the beach ...

Weirton Park Board reaffirms decision to keep Starvaggi Pool closed

WEIRTON — The Weirton Park Board discussed Thursday the progress of reopening its facilities, along with plans for some of its future events. The board met at Starvaggi Memorial Park, with officials reaffirming their decision to not open Starvaggi Pool for this summer as a result of ...

June 19: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Cancer Dietary Initiative has canceled its annual fundraiser golf scramble that had been scheduled for June 26 at Red Oaks Golf Course. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...

June 18: Events canceled/postponed due to coronavirus

Due to the precautions being taken surrounding the coronavirus, the following changes have been made regarding events and meetings in the local area: ¯ The Cancer Dietary Initiative has canceled its annual fundraiser golf scramble that had been scheduled for June 26 at Red Oaks Golf Course. ¯ Cadiz’s annual fireworks display has been canceled. ¯ The 74th-annual Weirton Steel Corp. 25-Year Club picnic set for July 18 has been canceled. ¯ A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center has canceled what would have been its rescheduled casino night fundraiser on July 18 at the ...