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Grand Opening Celebration Held in Summers County

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A three-day Grand Opening celebration for Greenbrier Landing is being held in Pense Springs over the weekend of May 4.  The campground includes a Catfish Hole and free Flea Market.

The event kicks off at 7 p.m. on Friday with a Catfish Tournament and goes on until 1 a.m.  Participants can enter for $15 a pole.  There will be hourly winners, a tagged fish bonus, and a 50 percent pay back.  Another tournament will be held on Saturday over the same hours, then in Sunday there will be a 12 and under tournament from Noon to 3 p.m.

The free Flea Market runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  Details are available at 304-860-7154