FORT GAY — As COVID-19 requires personal protective equipment (PPE) to stay safe, the Tolsia High School principal wanted to send the 2021 graduates into the world with their own
WAYNE â A docuseries created by Wayne County residents showcasing West Virginiaâs culture and history has been picked up to air on the West Virginia Public Broadcasting network, with the first episode going live at 9:30 a.m. May 15.
The series, âRecord West Virginia,â consists of 11 videos discussing prominent figures and moments in history and was created after producers Justin Prince and Joe Robertson attended university in Florida and learned how little people know about West Virginia.
âWe went down to Orlando for school and while we were there, I realized how little people outside of West Virginia knew about the state,â Prince said. âI wanted people to realize, yes, West Virginia is here and this culture is unique, but this culture is also important to the entire country and it really has an impact on everybody, whether youâre from here or not.â
WAYNE — A docuseries created by Wayne County residents showcasing West Virginia’s culture and history has been picked up to air on PBS, with the first episode going live at
DUNLOW, W.Va. â As Tasha Chafins browsed through shoes that would match her red dress, she talked about how prom is a chance for students to make lasting memories.
âItâs just something you remember for a long time,â she said. âYou can only have it so many times, so itâs best to enjoy it now and make the memories. Iâm excited for pictures.â
Wayne County students had a chance to get free prom dresses April 9, when the Dunlow Community Center received dresses donated from Macyâs and community members.
Those who attended could pick out a dress and shoes, along with some accessories, but students wonât be seeing the traditional prom they may have heard about in the past.
Derrick Evans built a brand as a confrontational local activist known for harassing people he deemed immoral or threatening. Usually, his targets were women or people of color.