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Songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler Born: December 9, 1932

On December 9, 1932, songwriter, musician, playwright, humorist, and poet Billy Edd Wheeler was born in Boone County. He started writing and performing…

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Q&A: Larry Groce Talks Hillbillies, Wishes, & the Making of 'Paradise Park: The Musical'

Theatre West Virginia in Raleigh County was founded as a way to preserve and share West Virginia’s unique culture. Some long running plays include "Honey…

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June 27, 1961: Honey in the Rock Debuts at Cliffside

On June 27, 1961, the play Honey in the Rock debuted at the newly constructed Cliffside Amphitheater at Grandview in Raleigh County. The play, written by…

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January 13, 1889: Beckley Newspaperman Charles Hodel Born

Newspaperman Charles Hodel was born in Ohio on January 13, 1889. After learning the printing trade, he moved to Beckley at age 24 and became editor and…

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