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Government Curtis Tate,

Woody Williams Statue Approved For Capitol

The statue of Williams will replace one of John Kenna, a Confederate veteran who represented West Virginia in the U.S. House and Senate.

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Government Curtis Tate,

Session Ends With Woody Williams Statue Resolution Stuck In House

The Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 30 unanimously in February. It would have placed a statue of Hershel “Woody” Williams in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

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Arts & Culture Curtis Tate,

Resolution Would Place Statue Of Woody Williams In U.S. Capitol

The Senate Finance Committee approved a resolution Wednesday that will place a statue of Woody Williams in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.

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Arts & Culture Curtis Tate,

State Music Hall Of Fame To Induct Buddy Griffin, Barbara Nissman

The West Virginia Music Hall of Fame will induct five new members in a ceremony next May.

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Arts & Culture Eric Douglas,

Vandalia Returns To Capitol Grounds For Memorial Day

The 45th Vandalia Gathering returns to the state capitol grounds this weekend after being canceled in 2020 and scaled back in 2021. Saturday and Sunday will see the return of arts, live music, dance and storytelling.

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