daily304 - Episode 11.21.2024

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Discover a winter’s worth of fun and adventure at West Virginia state parks…WVU’s marching band is headed to the Big Apple to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parage…and a WV native’s debut instrumental hip-hop album is a sonic journey from the roads of Almost Heaven to the streets of LA…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV STATE PARKS – Winter in West Virginia is nothing short of magical. When the snow blankets the mountains, state parks across the state transform into winter wonderlands, offering a range of thrilling activities for outdoor enthusiasts and cozy cabin seekers alike. 

Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, fun winter activities await at West Virginia State Parks. Check out some must-do activities like sledding, ice skating, ATVing and more. Then head over to wvstateparks.com to book your Almost Heaven getaway today!

Read more:

https://wvstateparks.com/5-must-do-winter-adventures/?userID=d5dcfa62-6a3d-4333-b574-bb267a2acf73&campaign_name=wv_dept_of_commerce&campaign_medium=advocacy&campaign_source=everyonesocial&es_id=0b5e25d5c2

#2 – From WV PRESS – The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will have a special Mountaineer touch when you tune in this year. The Pride of West Virginia Mountaineer Marching Band is set to perform in the parade for the first time since 2016. 

The Pride is one of 12 college bands invited to perform at the annual, nationally-televised parade. 

Cheldon Williams, associate director of bands and director of athletic bands at WVU, referred to the opportunity as an honor, an exciting milestone and a serious responsibility for the band. 

Preparations are underway for members, including choreographing a routine and collecting funds to cover travel and lodging expenses. Those who want to support the Pride of West Virginia as it prepares for its performance can donate on the Give WVU website. 

Read more:

https://wvpress.org/breaking-news/the-thrill-of-a-lifetime-pride-of-west-virginia-to-march-in-macys-thanksgiving-parade/?utm_source=newsletter

#3 – From BLACK BY GOD – Music producer Myles Satterfield, better known as Myles T., celebrates two massive milestones this month: the release of his debut instrumental album, Coupe Music, and his first major industry collaboration as a co-producer on Big Sean’s latest album, Better Me Than You. 

Known for beats that feel at home on a late-night drive, Myles T. has taken his sound from the hills of Charleston, West Virginia, to LA’s vibrant music scene, where his career is gaining major momentum.

In his Quotables Podcast episode, Myles takes listeners back to the start of his journey, detailing the resilience and determination that drove him from a small town to the national stage. 

Catch the full Quotables Podcast episode now streaming, and take a ride with Coupe Music—available to stream on Apple Music and