Fugitive and killer William Holly Griffith may have had a book and movie, both titled "Fools Parade" patterned after him, but on May 3, 2024, officials and historians in Gassaway, Braxton County, will remember one of the men he killed, Gassaway Police Chief Ord Thompson, who was fatally shot by Griffith on April 30, 1915.
GoMart has been named the official convenience store of the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center (CCCC). The five-year partnership gives concertgoers and event attendees the opportunity to purchase commemorative GoMart cups at the Coliseum s concession stands. Purchasers can take that cup to any local GoMart location to receive a free drink. The deal includes the concourse being outfitted with new GoMart Grab and Go concession stands offering a variety of snacks and beverages. These stands will accept GoMart Rewards cards for purchases, allowing members to earn points on their favorite event treats. GoMart customers will be able to win tickets to shows and other live entertainment opportunities through the GoMart app, loyalty Rewards program and future partnerships.
On Sunday, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service honored 79 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2022 and 65 firefighters who died in previous years.Among those honored was fallen West Virginia Volunteer Firefighter John Forbush.
This week marks one year since a Gassaway Volunteer Firefighter gave his life in the line of duty. Wednesday, John Forbush along with other West Virginia first responders were awarded the Medal of Valor by Gov. Justice.
January 12, 2023 Gassaway, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) visited the Gassaway Kroger with Kroger CEO, Rodney McMullen, after Kroger leadership and