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09/26/2026 · Preston County
Lusk, Wyoming: A Prairie Detour With Pie, Ponds, and Zero Crowds
Take the slower road to Lusk and you’ll get a Wyoming weekend that doesn’t require a resort budget—or a reservation calendar. There’s a small lake, a good pizza, and enough empty sky to make your phone feel embarrassed.
The Suitcase Carry: One Dumbbell, Surprisingly Serious Exercise
Carrying one weight at your side looks almost too easy—until your torso starts trying to fold like a lawn chair. The suitcase carry trains your grip, trunk, hips, and walking mechanics in one very practical package.
09/27/2026
The Cornbread Trick That Makes a Cast-Iron Skillet Earn Its Keep
Good cornbread should have a crisp, bronzed edge and a tender middle—not a dry yellow brick. The secret is simple: heat the skillet before the batter ever sees it.
09/27/2026
Cut Your First Hand-Cut Dovetails With a $15 Saw
Dovetails look like furniture sorcery, but the basic joint is just careful sawing and patient paring. This weekend, make a small open-top box and learn the technique without buying a drawer full of fancy tools.
09/27/2026
The Water Is Warming—Put Your Bass Bait in the Bank’s Kitchen
Prespawn bass are sliding up, but they are not interested in burning calories for your entertainment. Slow down, find the warmest water, and quit fishing like you’re late for work.
09/27/2026
Rialto Beach: A Tide-Timed Walk to Hole-in-the-Wall
Olympic National Park’s Rialto Beach is less a hike than a negotiation with waves, driftwood, and your own balance. Time it with the tide and you’ll get sea stacks, tide pools, and one of the wildest easy walks on the coast.
09/27/2026
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View allGovernor Morrisey Announces West Virginia Bid for United States Space Academy
Governor Morrisey Announces West Virginia Bid for United States Space Academy October 7, 2026 FAIRMONT, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced that West Virginia is officially submitting a state-sponsored response to compete for the United States Space Academy, an opportunity that could bring new jobs, investment, and educational opportunities to the Mountain State. Watch Governor Morrisey’s remarks here. “West Virginia helped write the history of America’s space program, and now we have an opportunity to compete for a role in its next chapter,” said Governor Morrisey. “This will be a tough competition, but West Virginia has a strong case to make. We are going to fight for every opportunity that can bring good-paying jobs to our state, grow our economy, and help make West Virginia more affordable for our families.” President Donald J. Trump established the United States Space Academy through Executive Order 14423 on August 28. NASA’s Office of Strategic Infrastructure subsequently issued a national request seeking potential locations for the new Academy. NASA is seeking a location capable of welcoming an inaugural class of 300 students in 2028 and breaking ground on a permanent campus no later than 2027. The permanent campus would require at least 300 acres, accommodate 1,200 students by 2031, and have the potential to eventually expand to approximately 4,000 students. Nearly every higher education institution in West Virginia has joined the effort, creating a statewide network capable of supporting the Academy’s curriculum while a permanent campus is constructed and accredited. Marshall University and West Virginia University’s joint grant resource centers are assisting with the state’s submission ahead of the October 26 deadline. The state enters the competition amid record economic development. In less than one year, West Virginia secured approximately $96 billion in announced private-sector investment and more than 19,000 projected jobs, approximately nine times the level of announced economic development projects West Virginia had previously seen over a comparable one-year period. “Economic development has to translate into something real for West Virginia families,” said Governor Morrisey. “That means more good-paying jobs, more opportunities for our kids to build their careers here at home, and a stronger economy that helps us keep taxes low and make West Virginia more affordable. Jobs and affordability are what this is ultimately about.” “We know that it’s not easy to compete on space issues with states such as Florida or Texas, but West Virginia has our own unique space story to tell,” Morrisey added. The Governor is encouraging communities across West Virginia with potential sites, concepts, or other assets that could strengthen the state’s submission to participate in the effort. More information is available at wvspaceacademy.com.
Unknown County Library Launches Summer Reading Program with Fun Kick-off Event
SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF! Get ready for an adventure with the Unknown County Library's Summer Reading Program! Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Unknown County Library Lawn Join us for a day of: - Exciting Story Times - Craft Activities - Special Guest Appearances - Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge - Refreshments This program is FREE and open to all ages. Encourage your children to read and explore new worlds this summer!
County Commissioners to Meet May 14th: Budget, Paving, and Zoning on Agenda
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024 6:00 PM - COMMISSION CHAMBERS AGENDA: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 4. Public Comment 5. Old Business: a. Review of County Budget Allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 b. Update on Main Street Paving Project 6. New Business: a. Presentation on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment b. Discussion of Potential Community Park Development c. Approval of New Fire Department Equipment Purchase 7. Commissioner Reports 8. Adjournment
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View allAttorney General McCuskey joins multi-state coalition raising concerns over Wi-Fi company’s ties to China
Other - 10/07/2026
West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach
Probate - 09/24/2026
Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain
Other - 09/21/2026
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