DUNBAR, W.Va. –One of Kanawha County’s largest facilities has expanded, allowing more individuals to host their sporting events there.

A ribbon cutting was held Thursday evening for the Shawnee Sports Complex Welcome and Tourism Center. Since opening in 2018, the center has generated an economic impact of $150 million for the area. A groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrades was held in August 2024.

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango said that hundreds of community members showed up for the opening.

“We had kids here that are now going to college who cut the ribbon with me back in 2018 and so as these kids grow older and they move on, I hope they bring their kids back here to this incredible facility and enjoy the experience,” he said.

The welcome center was in partnership

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