West Virginia (WOAY)- Communities across southern West Virginia are preparing to honor the men and women who’ve served our nation with a full slate of Veterans Day events.

In Summersville, a ceremony is set for 11:11 a.m. at Veterans Park.

Mayor Robert Shafer will deliver what will be his final public speech before leaving office at the end of December.

Beckley will host its annual Veterans Day Parade beginning at 11:00 a.m. The theme this year is “Service to our Nation, Forever Grateful.”

Lineup starts as early as nine at Park Middle School and the Beckley Intermodal Gateway.

A Memory and Honor Walk will allow families to march with photos or mementos of their loved ones.

An awards ceremony and musical performances will follow at the Bill Withers Plaza.

In Welch, the 107th Annual Veterans Day Parade steps off downtown at 10:00 a.m., celebrating this year’s theme “In Unity Comes Strength, In Honor Comes Veterans.”

Fayetteville’s Veterans Parade begins at 11:00 a.m., with lineup at Fayetteville PK-8 at 10. The parade will travel down Maple Avenue toward the courthouse.

And in Princeton, the city’s parade starts at 11:00 a.m. on Mercer Street, with the lineup at 10:00.

The route ends at the Mercer County Courthouse, where veterans and families are invited to gather in remembrance and celebration.

Organizers across the region are encouraging everyone to come out, wave a flag, and show appreciation for those who’ve served.

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The good news for the Colorado Buffaloes is that they didn’t give up 50 or more points in their first game in three weeks. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to save their season.

A 29-22 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers takes the Buffs out of bowl contention and effectively ends their season with two games left. Despite that, numerous fans and media members walked away feeling more positive about the future of Deion Sanders‘ team than they have all year, thanks to the fight they showed and the emerging stars.

Here are the four players who stood out in Colorado’s frustrating loss to West Virginia.

QB Julian Lewis

One of the primary reasons Colorado fans woke up this morning a little more hopeful about their team is Lewis. Once the true freshman got his feet underneath him in his first start, he looked like a veteran commanding the offense behind a makeshift offensive line. Lewis’s poise and ability to create in the pocket were a bit unexpected, but his arm talent was on full display. This game is not even close without Lewis under center, and it’s a promising sight for the Buffs.

DT Brandon Davis-Swain

Davis-Swain has been an on-and-off player for the Buffaloes’ front-7, but on Saturday, he had his best game of the season. The sophomore defensive tackle was a force to be reckoned with in the middle of the field, racking up four tackles, including a sack. His forced fumble was a turning point that kept the Buffaloes in the game, down 9-0 after a failed fourth-down conversion.

WR Joseph Williams

While Omarion Miller was Colorado’s top wideout, Williams was not far behind. The sophomore emerged early in the season as a deep threat, but he’s continued to develop his game to work within the numbers. The Tulsa transfer appears to be developing a connection with Lewis, which, if given time, could turn into a special duo for Colorado.

S Tawfiq Byard

If you just looked at the stat sheet, you’d have no idea that Byard was forced to miss the first half due to a targeting penalty against Arizona. There’s no question that Byard likes to hit people, but his presence on the defense made an incredible impact to open the second half. The sophomore safety was part of their midseason renaissance, and he’ll play a significant role in the team’s future.

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TRIADELPHIA, W.V. (WTRF) — Tables filled with destination hot spots from across the ocean to right here in the states filled the Highlands Event Center during Uniglobe’s annual Travel Show. 

Whether it’s taking a scenic train through the U.S. or riding aboard a top cruise liner, travel experts had all the tips for the top vacation spots around.  

Owner Jennifer Merryman says each year this event helps clients gather inspiration for their next great getaway. 

“It’s a walk-through event where you can go and visit with vendors, talk to them, get inspired about where to go, ask questions as well as just learn about destinations. It’s not a forced booking; it’s a leisurely event to figure out where your next adventure is going to be.”

Jennifer Merryman, owner, Uniglobe Ohio Valley Travel

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