ReconnectingMcDowell

@ReconnectMcD

We're a public-private partnership dedicated to improving the educational, health, and economic opportunities for all of the residents of McDowell County, WV.

McDowell County, WV
reconnectingmcdowell.org
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    Mar 15

    Have you read our March newsletter yet? Check it out and read about Project Lifesaver coming to McDowell County, JC Mercantile opening a store in Renaissance Village, and Broader Horizons alum Faith Poore's journey to teaching in the County.

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  2. Jul 19

    Follow us on Instagram for breathtaking photos of McDowell County and to learn some interesting facts. For example, did you know that the Tyson Towers building in Welch once housed the Carter Hotel? A close look reveals details from the hotel days.

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  3. Jul 16

    Pickup trucks with BBQ rigs in tow thundered into town for the West Virginia Coalfields Cookoff. And Reconnecting McDowell, the AFT’s partnership to revitalize McDowell County, was ready with free books for kids.

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  4. Jun 16

    It has been our greatest honor to serve the residents of McDowell County for the past ten years.

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    Jun 14

    Yep, , "Reconnecting McDowell, is making a difference. The effort has brought together more than 40 organizations that are committed to a long-term effort to improve education & create a more hopeful economic future..."

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  6. Jun 7

    Do you need another reason to attend the WV Coalfields Cookoff? Well, we have it! On June 12, alongside First Book,AFT-WV & AFT,we will be distributing FREE books & writing journals. Meet us at 9 Wyoming Street in Welch. Materials are available on a first-come first-served basis.

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  7. Jun 4

    Will you be there? On Friday June 11,chefs from across the country will compete in Welch for the top spot in the WV Coalfields Cookoff. Go to for more information & to get your tickets! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Welch Volunteer Firefighters.

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  8. Jun 2

    The Go Growcery Market returns for a new season! Meet them this Saturday at 9am-12pm at the Martha Moore Park in Welch to purchase fresh produce.

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  9. May 17

    On May 22nd, there will be a health fair sponsored by the South Central Educational Development, Inc. It will feature free health screenings, COVID-19 vaccinations, a Narcan training, and much more.

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    May 12

    . helping to make it shine in Keystone, WV

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  11. May 10

    On Saturday, w/ the Brothers and Sisters of the Patch, we hosted a cleanup in Keystone. Approximately 14 people filled up 86 large garbage bags with trash, as well as larger items such as old furniture. The project was supported by the WV Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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  12. May 8

    Today is the day! Meet us at the Cinder Bottoms neighborhood of Keystone at 9 a.m. where in partnership with the Brothers and Sisters of the Patch, we will host a community cleanup. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided for volunteers. We will also have pizza, water & snacks.

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  13. May 7

    TOMORROW: Reconnecting McDowell, in partnership with the Brothers and Sisters of the Patch, will host a community cleanup in Keystone at 9 a.m. Meet us at the park in the Cinder Bottoms neighborhood. Gloves and garbage bags will be provided, as well as, pizza, water, and snacks.

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  14. May 7

    Fun Fact Friday: Dedicated in 1928, the World War I Memorial in Kimball honors African American soldiers who served in that war. Follow us on Instagram: for more McDowell County facts and pictures of attractions.

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  15. Apr 30

    Fun Fact Friday: According to the McDowell County Commission, the Welch Parking Garage (1941) is the first municipally owned and operated parking structure in the U.S.

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  16. Apr 28

    Reconnecting McDowell is a sponsor of the inaugural WV Coalfields Cookoff. Chefs from across the country will compete in Welch for the top spot on June 11-12. Go to for more information and to buy tickets!

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  17. Apr 27

    Coming in at #4 on the top 40 list of American towns everyone should visit is Welch! Tell us why you think everyone should add McDowell County to their travel list.

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    Mar 15

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  19. Mar 10

    We are honored to be a Project Lifesaver partner. This initiative will help save lives.

    The project continues to make progress in a remote, area of West Virginia.
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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 4

    .: We've seen success with community schools in places like McDowell Co., WV & Rome, NY, both of which are rural. It shows that we are committed to students' needs no matter what the politics.

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