WV fireworks tax brings in millions for veterans, but new Beckley VA stalled without federal money

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 975

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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The hotter the weather, the more fireworks Noah McNamee says he sells in the parking lot of a grocery store in Kanawha County. He expects hundreds of customers to buy high-flying fireworks ahead of the historic weekend as residents celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

“For the 250 (celebration), you need to go all out and absolutely just buy what you can,” said McNamee, who works for Big Poppy’s …

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