West Virginia
WV Retailers Association expects large crowds, big deals for last-minute Christmas shoppers – WV MetroNews
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — While it may be crowded, last minute shoppers West Virginia might run into some of the best deals of the holiday season this weekend.
President of the West Virginia Retailers Association Bridget Lambert says her team estimates half of the state’s residents still have shopping to do, and retailers will be ready to welcome them in with deals.
“We expect over half of consumers in West Virginia to be completing their shopping list,” Lambert said when talking about this coming weekend. “We know that retailers are ready and prepared with great seasonal promotions for the shoppers who venture out this “Super Saturday.”
Despite Black Friday proving to be the best time for savings for in-person retail shoppers, Lambert says that stores know last-minute shoppers need good deals before the clock strikes midnight.
“They have great deals, and retailers market to consumers,” Lambert said. “They know once the season is rolling down in December, they mark things down, so it’s really a customer’s paradise this time of year when you go into the stores.”
Over 150 million customers are expected to be out shopping on what’s now known as “Super Saturday,” the final Saturday before Christmas Day, which this year falls on a Wednesday. Lambert says big crowds and heavy traffic in stores will likely come for retailers in the Mountain State.
“It will be very busy,” Lambert said. “We expect a lot of foot traffic in the stores, and we expect a lot of deals and seasonal promotions to be available for customers who are out shopping.
The estimated 157 million shoppers pursuing deals on Saturday will be a significant up-tick from 2023’s Super Saturday that brought out around 142 million people and will be just behind 2022’s record-setting Super Saturday that saw 158.5 million flock to the stores.
While malls and shopping centers will be providing deals for those willing to brave the crowds, Lambert says shoppers should be on the lookout for good deals at smaller, local establishments.
“We know that small mom and pop stores have extended store hours this time of year, so your main street merchants in your local community are rolling out the red carpet, as well as the other retailers who are in your local area,” Lambert said.
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Strongman Corporation State Championship was held in Kingwood on Saturday.
More than 70 athletes competed in competitions such as the deadlift, yolk walk, overhead and “sandbags of suffering” in hopes that they would punch their ticket to the national strongman competition later this year.
More than 200 spectators were expected to stop by the Craig Civic Center and watch the display of strength, sportsmanship and friendly competition.
Stewart Reed, one of the organizers for the West Virginia state Strongman Championships, spoke with 12 News about the unique environment of the competitions.
“Strongman is very much a community that cares about each other but still want to compete. It’s a way to express your strength and express a very fulfilling and rewarding hobby actually,” Reed said.
Athletes from eight different states were in attendance, ready to show off the hard work they had put in leading up to the competition.
This year’s competition was hosted by the Lift Hard Strength Club out of Preston County.
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MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey made an announcement Friday about another mining-related fatality in the state within 24 hours – the latest in northern West Virginia.
The governor released the following statement:
“Denise and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Darin Reece, who passed away following an accident at the Ohio County Mine. We extend our condolences to his family, his fellow miners, and all those who knew him. He served as a Continuous Miner Section Supervisor and was part of a workforce that takes on difficult and dangerous work every day.
“The impact of these events reaches far beyond the job site. It is felt by families, coworkers, and entire communities. That weight is even greater today, as this marks the second loss of life in West Virginia’s mining community in less than 24 hours.
“The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety, and Training is on site and conducting a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident.
“We ask West Virginians to keep Darin’s loved ones and the entire mining community in their thoughts during this difficult time.”
Earlier on Friday, Morrisey announced another mining-related death in Raleigh County in the southern part of the state.
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