π± Dunbar native and Vietnam veteran Edward Victor Folden remembered
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- Dunbar native and Vietnam veteran Edward Victor Folden remembered
Also on today's calendar: All Abilities Club: Holiday Open House and 3 more events.
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Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
- Thursday: Cloudy and warmer; p.m. rain, with a high of 61 and low of 31 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Edward Victor Folden (brookereview.com) β Dunbar is noted as the hometown of Edward Victor Folden, a Vietnam veteran and longtime West Virginia Army National Guard member who has passed away at 78. His obituary highlights his military service, trucking travels with his late wife, and the family members who survive him, along with his decision to donate his body for medical education and a future private memorial service.

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Wednesday December 17
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All Abilities Club: Holiday Open House
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library , 301 12th St , Dunbar
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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Lil' Tinkers Playgroup
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library , 301 12th St , Dunbar
11:00 am
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MMNA Monthly Meeting
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library , 301 12th St , Dunbar
5:30 pm
Saturday December 20
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Peaceful Reading Club
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library , 301 12th St , Dunbar
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 30
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Dunbar Library Chess Club
Dunbar Branch-Kanawha County Library , 301 12th St , Dunbar
5:00 pm
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π Events Nearby
Tuesday December 16
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APAWV Annual Board/Membership Meeting and Luncheon
Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West by IHG , 400 2nd Ave , Charleston
10:30 am
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Gary Hays at The Tap
The Tap , 75 Olde Main Plaza , St Albans
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Kenna Homes @ South Charleston
Kenna Homes Co-Op , 410 Kenna Dr , South Charleston
2:30 pm
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South Charleston Farmers Market Christmas Ornament Making
South Charleston Farmers Market , 4006 MacCorkle Ave SW , South Charleston
4:00 pm
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Club Ice Session
South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena , 20 RHL Blvd , South Charleston
5:15 pm
Thursday December 18
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Santa's Candy Gift Drop
South Charleston Farmers Market , 4006 Maccorkle Avenue S.W. , South Charleston
11:00 am
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π Nearby News
Charleston
- Two arrested in Charleston after needles found within reach of 5-year-old, records say (wchstv.com)
- KRT warming bus service helps passengers stay warm (wsaz.com)
- W.Va. DNR announces winners of 2025 Monster Trout Contest (wchstv.com)
Hurricane
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