Sophia mural will honor first responders

Sophia mural will honor first responders

SOPHIA, WV (WVNS) - A vibrant addition is coming to the Town of Sophia. Members of the Sophia community have been braving the heat this week as work continues on a brand-new mural in town recognizing first responders. The project came about as the result of a collaboration of Raleigh County United for Prevention and American Eagle Outfitters, who reached out to the prevention group as part of a service project for its AE Foundation branch, which…

Raleigh County United for Prevention honors area first responders with mural

Beckley, WV (WOAY) – Raleigh County United for Prevention partnered with American Eagle Outfitters to paint a mural in Sophia to honor area first responders. This mural is to show appreciation for those who are always on the front lines, and it means so much to the community. Sophia is special to mural artist Hannah Hughes-Moore. “I grew up right down the road. I drive by here all the time. I got my first library card like one block that way,” s…