News from the B.A.R.N.

250 Runners Take Part In An Annual July 4th Charleston Event

A deathbed wish fulfilled

State Archives Library Announces New Hours

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is announcing new hours for the State Archives Library in the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, Charleston, effective August...

Statement From The Governor About The Turnpike Toll Increase

On July 1, Gov. Joe Manchin released this statement after learning about the West Virginia Turnpike toll increase plan passed by the West Virginia Parkways Authority:
“I want...

Disaster Declaration Amended To Include Mercer County

Federal assistance is extended to individuals who suffered flood damage in May
Charleston, WV - On July 1, Gov. Joe Manchin announced that the Federal Emergency Management...

Obama Administration Awards more than $13 Million for West Virginia’s State Energy Program

Funding Will Speed Adoption of Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies
Charleston, WV - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced $13.1 million in...

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

Clay Center’s 6th Annual Summer Fun Day Features New Entertainment and Free Activities

Charleston, WV - A day of fun and entertainment is in store as the Clay Center and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra celebrate the sixth annual Summer Fun Day. This family event...

West Virginia 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

West Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Independence Day Celebration, Cairo, WV - July 4, 2009
Independence Day Celebration,...

Companies Continue To Have Faith In The Mountain State

From The Governor’s Desk: A weekly column by Gov. Joe Manchin - June 26, 2009
My optimism in our state’s ability to grow has not weaned one bit because we continue to...

Sea Monsters Giant Screen Film hits Clay Center’s ElectricSky Theater in July

Charleston, WV - Plunge into the lost world of marine reptiles with Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure. This giant screen film debuts in the Clay Center’s ElectricSkyTM...

Annual Quilt and Wall Hanging Exhibition on Display at the Culture Center

The West Virginia Division of Culture and History’s annual exhibition, Quilts and Wall Hangings 2009, is on display in the Great Hall of the Culture Center, State Capitol...

Clay Center and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announce New Development Directors

Charleston, WV – The Clay Center and the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra have hired new development directors who will start at the end of June.
Kathy Bush will be the...

Responsible Planning After Previous Floods Means Temporary Housing In Weeks Instead Of Months

Charleston, W.Va. – After extensive flooding in southern West Virginia in 2001, 2002 and 2004 left many West Virginians without safe and adequate housing, the Federal Emergency...

Advent 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Advent West Virginia Information: Advent, West Virginia is part of JACKSON County. You can view Advent venues that host many Advent WV events every year. You can also research Advent West Virginia homes for sale by visiting our Advent West Virginia real estate guide. Advent West Virginia has a latitude of 38.6236 and a longitude of -81.5668. Zip codes in Advent, WV include 25231 ... more Advent zips.