Tue. Nov 29: Unlocking Potential @ CrossFit!

Please join us for our Unlocking Potential Seminar at CountryRoads CrossFit in Lewisburg, WV on Tuesday, November 29th at 6pm. Before the CrossFit workout, at 4:30pm, I will provide a brief overview of the seminar and perform a physical evaluation on CrossFit athlete. This body assessment will include the joints, glands and organs. After the […]

WV ARTIST ON DISPLAY: SUNSHINE COLORS! W/ KAREN MCCLUNG

Born in Lewisburg, Karen McClung has lived there most of her life.  She has taken watercolor classes from Jeanne Brenneman, Rose Dobbins, Sharon Johnson, Sterling Johnson, Sterling Edwards, Joe Fettingis, Jean Haines, and Robin Poteet. Through classes and workshops, these artists shared their insight into techniques and materials. Karen enjoyed working under them and their […]

Apprentice Day: Employers, Kids, & Volunteers Wanted!

When you were a child, what was your dream job? Did your dream come true? If you had the chance to experience your dream job as a child, would it have changed your life? At National Apprentice Day, they are creating a world where every child has the opportunity to discover and pursue their dream […]

Bailey’s Pace: Enjoy Your Thanksgiving. by Bailey Pace

At this point in the season, more leaves decorate the ground than the branches of their trees. November is here and with it are not so subtle reminders of what comes next. In the near future soft white flake will fall from the sky and create hazardous driving conditions. But for now, we can enjoy […]

Valley Grown: Farm to Table Holiday Meals

As the holiday season approaches, we start to envision all of the things that make this time of year so special. Cooler temperatures. Falling leaves. Shopping for our loved ones. Choosing and cutting down the family Christmas tree. Hanging stockings above our mantles. What, though, tends to be a focus of our holiday season? FOOD! […]

On the Cover: “The Real Mark Bowe” from Barnwood Builders!

Get to know the real Mark Bowe. He is the host of DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders and like most Americans, he does chores! He rakes leaves and picks up groceries for the family. In his spare time, he likes to be outside throwing knives and loving on his dogs. In high school, he could dunk […]

Valley View: Dickey’s, An American Success Story.

The origins of American barbecue date back to colonial times, with the first recorded mention in 1672.  In 1769, George Washington mentioned attending a “barbicue” in Alexandria, Virginia. As the country expanded westwards along the Gulf of Mexico north along the Mississippi River, barbecue went with it. Simply throwing meat on a grill is not […]

Mtn Scene: Local Soup to you Door w/ Redwing Farm!

This Fall and Winter, give yourself a break from cooking every night and have fresh homemade soup and artisan bread delivered to your front door! Every Monday, Keveney and Luke Bair, owners of Redwing Farm Soup, deliver fresh soup and bread to their customers in Union, Ronceverte, Fairlea and Lewisburg, and 5 miles beyond. It’s […]

Thur. March 9: Meet the Writers & Celebrate 5 Years!!

We give thanks to you! Soon, we celebrate 5 years! In March 2017, we will be in our 5th year and publishing our 87th issue. We this big milestone to our readers and advertisers. We could not have done this without your support and loyalty. Best of all, a celebration is in order! Join us […]

Music Trail: Traditions Stay Strong on Trail

Thanks to HashtagWV for inviting The Mountain Music Trail to share our story with you in these pages. The Trail runs along US 219 almost 200 miles, from the Maryland border in the north through some of West Virginia’s most beautiful scenery, ending at the Virginia line in Peterstown, Monroe County. It was organized by […]

The Boatmen & more at The Asylum this Nov!

The Asylum is full of events this November and we have the whole list! On Friday, November 4th, don’t miss harmony driven – Americana “Soulgrass” band, The Boatmen, 9pm-12am. Tuesday, Nov 8th is ELECTION DAY! To tame your anxieties, the Asylum is doing an Election Day HAPPY HOUR ALL-DAY!!!  Friday, Nov 11: Love Struck, 9pm-12am […]

November Music at the Sweet Shoppe!

Friday, Nov 4: Dan Freeman & Nathan Seldomridge, 9:30pm! Friday, Nov 18: Jonah Carden, 10pm!  Also, don’t miss Thursday nights w/ DJ Swerv’n Irvine, 10pm!  Every Saturday, DJ Night w/ Sid, 10pm!  Tuesday is Ladies Night & Open Mic! The Sweet Shoppe is located at 125 W. Washington St. in downtown Lewisburg. For more info, […]