Community Holds Candlelight Vigil for Demolished Hooters in West Virginia
The event, initially a joke, turned into a heartfelt gathering and fundraiser, drawing attention from Hooters corporate and the international community.
- Hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil at a Hooters location in Charleston, West Virginia, marking its demolition for a new gas station.
- The event, initially a joke among friends, garnered international attention and led to Hooters corporate sending calendars to mourners.
- Former employees and residents shared emotional reunions and memories of the location, highlighting its significance as a local landmark.
- The vigil also served as a fundraiser for a child with a rare disease, raising money to support her treatment.
- The demolished Hooters will be replaced by a Sheetz gas station, marking the end of an era for the community.
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