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Truck stop coming to site of former K-Mart; Rhododendron Roll draws thousands

Here's a roundup of headlines from other local and regional media.



Here’s what other regional news organizations are reporting:

  • K-Mart Plans: A new truck stop is expected to be built at the site of the former K-Mart in Kanawha City, representatives with a local community group say. Plans for the service station have not yet been filed, but GoMart has purchased the property and an asbestos permit has been issued, WOWK reports. (WOWK)

  • Vets Recognized: Veterans of the Vietnam War were recognized during a ceremony at Nitro’s Living Memorial Park on Monday, part of the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Former United Mine Workers of America president Cecil Roberts, a veteran of the war, served as the keynote speaker. (WV Metro News)

  • Rhododendron Roll Recap: A weekend Easter event brought thousands to the state capitol building on Saturday, where children were on the hunt for more than 10,000 treat-filled plastic eggs. There were also rock climbing, bouncy houses and miniature ponies. Up next: Easter events in Charleston, South Charleston, Nitro, St. Albans, Clendenin, Glasgow and more, all on Saturday, April 4. (Gazette-Mail)

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