#westvirginia

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[lois-bryan]

"Storm's Coming" won first place in the 10/10/2024 Fine Art America "The Wind They Call Mariah" contest. YAY!!! Many thanks to contest administrator Earl Simmins and everyone who voted for my image. Congratulations to the other winners!

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[greenlens]

Why did the brownfield go to therapy? It had abandonment issues!

I am excited to share that Morgantown, West Virginia, has secured a significant grant from the EPA aimed at revitalizing brownfield sites within our community. This funding, totaling nearly $2 million, represents a pivotal moment for our city's environmental and economic future.

Why is this Funding Important for Morgantown?

Morgantown faces unique challenges with its industrial past. Many old industrial sites, like the former crude oil tank farm in White Park, have left behind more than memories—they've left behind environmental legacies that need our attention

Revitalizing these brownfield sites isn't just about cleaning up messes; it's about unlocking the economic potential behind what has been left. By turning blighted areas into usable spaces, we attract new businesses, create jobs, and increase property values—benefits that ripple through our entire community.

Brownfields are like time capsules from the industrial age—remnants of our past that deserve a second chance. These sites, once bustling with activity, now sit idle due to potential environmental contamination, waiting for a new lease on life.

As Morgantown embarks on this journey of brownfield cleanup and revitalization, we're not just fixing problems; we're building a better future. Together, we'll turn challenges into opportunities and make Morgantown a shining example of environmental stewardship and community resilience.

[hariholiness]

Sri Sri Radha Vrindaban Chandra at ISKCON New Vrindaban Moundsville, West Virginia, US.

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[somedarkhollow]

regional magic

I’m not sure what they put in the twilight movies and gilmore girls and certain corners of warm evenings on the east coast, but there’s something mystical there. I remember the feeling so distinctly because I spent most of my life living on the west coast. there is west coast magic, don’t get me wrong. the tears in my eyes as I drive down the pacific coast highway with my windows rolled all the way down listening to the indie alternative radio station or the coo of a morning dove in dry air or even most of Lana del Rey’s early music all contains the glittering magic of my former home region. but here I lay, belly down on my bed less than a hundred miles from where I lay the first time I felt the east coast magic. it was a warm, late summer night and the air was thick before it began to softly rain. I lay with my window pushed up ever so slightly to feel the warm air after sitting in air conditioning all day at work and lit a candle. it was earlier then, still light, I remember laying there looking up at the ceiling and not knowing how to think about the future at all, but I thought of the hustle on the freeway just a hop and a skip away from where I lay my head, I thought about new york and simon and garfunkel and falling in love. it seemed so nostalgic but somehow pulled me present. 

I’m wondering if moving to the south will reveal it’s own special kind of magic. when I lived in West Virginia I mostly felt specifically West Virginia magic. The kind that pours out of a bottle of moonshine and teaches you to be brave, almost a confrontation and private reckoning in the woods as you learn how people are just people and where the ridges connect and divide. 

Whatever the magic is in virginia, I hope I can keep the magic from the west, the east, and the hill country tucked into my jacket pocket or sewn into the hem of my skirt like little stars. I hope i can stop running and let what needs to be let go be gone. maybe the magic of virginia will be less like magic and more like a balm for the girl living out her days warped by a past she barely remembers, enchanted by magic she’ll never forget. 

[bearwoodcompany]

Congratulations to the Hurricane Fire Department which unveiled its new fire station. In keeping with that momentous occasion we built them a conference room size table that displays the single largest engraving we've ever produced: their badge. Filled with pearlescent white epoxy, we wanted this one to stand out and be special!

[ylemstudio]

Nature is hear peace ☮️ #tubing #harpersferry #westvirginia #summer2022 #tranquility (at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpoHsvdORg2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sushi-pepto]

Looks like the town in my novel — Dayton, WV

up some holler in red jacket, west virginia

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[malang-post-news]

Sago Mine Explosion, West Virginia 2006: A Tragedy that Changed Safety Standards in Mining

The 2006 Sago Coal Mine explosion claimed 12 lives. Learn about the causes, impacts and mine safety updates from this incident.

Full Article: Ledakan Tambang Batu Bara di USA, Sago, West Virginia 2006

Source: MalangPostNews

[lois-bryan]

Another thank you going out to one of my fabulous #FineArtAmerica clients, this from Bowie, Maryland (my old stomping grounds when I was a kid!) for their 10/19 purchase of a 24" x 16" luster photo paper print of Patterns of Shadow and Light. Enjoy!!!!!

At my website, where you'll find beautiful wall art framing and matting options as well as great gift ideas: https://lois-bryan.pixels.com/featured/patterns-of-shadow-and-light-lois-bryan.html

And at #FineArtAmerica: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/patterns-of-shadow-and-light-lois-bryan.html

[tonyspicks]

Memphis vs West Virginia Prediction 12/17/2024: College Football Picks

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[old-house-calling]

West Virginia log home for sale! Imagine waking up and seeing the fields covered in fresh fallen snow.