Shop Local Along the Streets of Downtown Lewisburg WV

The community of Lewisburg compliments itself, with each component of this small town fitting together to create a larger puzzle, one that has become an intended destination for visitors both near and far. Voted America’s Coolest Small Town by Budget Travel magazine in 2011, Lewisburg possesses a rich mosaic with quaint country charm and big […]

West Virginia Hog Rally by Michelle Evans

Pocahontas County’s winding, scenic roads make it a natural choice for motorcyclists, and an even more natural choice for the West Virginia State Harley Owners Group (“H.O.G.”) Rally, which is being held at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. There’s a lot to celebrate this year too: 110 years of Harley Davidson, 150 years of West Virginia statehood, […]

Good Eats @ Dib’s Sport’s Bar in Lewisburg

Who said sports bars were just places for guys to pound beers and gleefully watch games? Dib’s Sports Bar, a bar inside Greenbrier Valley Mall in Fairlea, sets itself apart from the rest. The drinks range from the Hypnotiq Martini (a mix of Hypnotiq pineapple juice and Malibu Coconut Rum garnished with a fresh pineapple […]

Shoes For Science by Tiffany Blair

I fell this morning. I was running late and stepped on a small rock in the driveway as I hustled to my vehicle. My ankle turned, my arms flailed wildly, and for a fleeting moment I thought I’d saved myself. I was wrong. I went down like a ton of bricks (bricks wrapped in a […]

4th of July 2013 in Alderson, West Virginia

Bring in the 4th of July this year at West Virginia’s biggest celebration, held in Alderson, West Virginia. Daily from the 4th through the 7th there will be Vendors and Fun Factory Inflatables and Rock Wall for children. Also, duck tickets will be on sale daily for the Rubber Duck Race, scheduled for Monday, July […]

Snowshoe Mtn’s Homegrown Arts & Music Festival, July 4-6th

Beginning July 4th, check out this festival of music, arts, and WV culture at Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Pocahontas County. THURSDAY, JULY 4TH: Paul Gold (Music), 4pm. Tie Dye Thursday, 5pm. $5/shirt. Join in creating awesome tie dye art work in Village Plaza. Southpaw Band, 7pm. Welcome to the Mountain Marshmallow roast, 8pm. Adjacent to […]

Wisdom From the Woods: The Wonderland of West Virginia by Jim Shock

Wisdom From the Woods: Life Lessons Learned from Living in the Wonderland of West Virginia If this is your first visit to West Virginia, warn your significant other. You’re about to have an affair. A single sampling of what this state has to offer and you’ll be hooked. West Virginia is sumptuously seductive, especially in […]

Pioneer Days in Marlinton, July 10-14th

WEDESDAY, JULY 10: Museum Tours, 10-5pm. Baby Pageant (boys & girls, (0-4), 7pm. Opera House. THURSDAY, JULY 11: Flea Market, 8am- Dark. 3rd Ave. Museum Tours, 10-5pm. Crafts, 5-7pm. Opera House. Youth Parade, 7pm. Main Street. Bubbles, Balloons, & Street Fun, 7:30pm. Viney Mountain Bluegrass Boys, 7:30-10pm. Bank. Carnival, 6-11pm, Mini Park FRIDAY, JULY 12 […]

Future Doc: Body Scars by Dr. Timothy Pence

In the last Future Doc column I introduced the five common stressors or burdens that may prevent or slow healing. When present, these factors can wreak havoc even in those that nourish their bodies well. Most of us have likely known someone that passed away prematurely despite their having done “all the right things”. Perhaps […]