Nov 28, 2023
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Today is Tuesday, Nov. 28
Residents theorize about the mysterious “Peters Mountain Roar.” Savor the flavors of the WV Culinary Trail. And CAMC opens a new, state-of-the-art training facility for healthcare professionals…on today’s daily304.
#1 – From WV EXPLORER – Those who have heard the haunting "Peters Mountain Roar" say it will forever stay with them. "The roar of a thousand lions," some have called it.
A meteorological phenomenon, the sound is most often experienced in the windward valleys west of Peters Mountain. Many theories have been proposed about its origin, though none have answered all questions about its magical influence.
"Old timers called in the roar of a thousand lions," added Amy Cole South, who grew up near the mountain and operates Mountain Shadow Cabin, which lodges at least one scholar who has studied the sound.
In the 1960s, Shirley Donnelly published a theory proposed by W.O. Raines of Gap Mills. Raines said the sound was created by high-level winds racing across the top of the mountain.
As to where on the mountain the sound emanates remains a mystery. Some believe it's created where the winds blow over rocky areas along the summit, as at Hanging Rock, the site of the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory.
Read more:
https://wvexplorer.com/2023/11/20/peters-mountain-roar-monroe-county-west-virginia/
#2 – From WV TOURISM – Appalachian flavors meet global influences on the West Virginia Culinary Trail. Claim your FREE mobile pass today to start earning exclusive foodie prizes!
Hand-selected by the current class of West Virginia Chef Ambassadors, this trail features 27 restaurants across the state. Looking for a sweet treat? Or searching for the perfect pasta? With spots available in all nine travel regions, a Culinary Trail check-in will be nearby on any adventure in Almost Heaven.
Learn more:
https://wvtourism.com/culinary-trail/
#3 – From WV EXECUTIVE – The Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine has opened its new Center for Learning and Research.
The center is designed to support the training of all types of healthcare professionals, serving as a learning environment for residents and students from affiliated universities around the state and beyond. It provides space for live, virtual and multi-site programs, supporting learners from nearly any location.
The highlight of the center is a state-of-the-art simulation facility, providing learners an environment to practice skills and use new equipment, helping them safely transfer skills and knowledge to patient care.
“This is the preeminent center for training health care providers in our region,” says Sharon Hall, president of the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. “The center will promote a team learning environment, serving thousands of learners, staff and students annually from many disciplines. Our research teams will continue to promote innovation and evidence-based learning to serve our patients.”
Read more:
https://wvexecutive.com/training-tomorrows-health-care-providers/
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