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October 21, 1935: Country Musician Mel Street Born in Virginia

Country musician Mel Street was born near Grundy, Virginia, on October 21, 1935. He gained early show business experience on WHIS radio and television in…

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June 27, 1929: Shott Brothers Launch WHIS-AM Bluefield

On June 27, 1929, one of West Virginia’s pioneer radio stations, WHIS, hit the airwaves in Bluefield, featuring a performance by the local Lions Club…

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October 12, 1953: Hugh Ike Shott Died at 87

Hugh Isaac Shott died on October 12, 1953, at age 87. “Hugh Ike,” as he was known, was born in Staunton, Virginia, where he learned the printing trade. He…

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October 12, 1953: Hugh Ike Shott Died at 87

Hugh Isaac Shott died on October 12, 1953, at age 87. “Hugh Ike,” as he was known, was born in Staunton, Virginia, where he learned the printing trade. He…

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