“Educate, Empower, and Inspire”High Rocks and The Hub Transform Young Lives and Enrich Communities
Our Valley is full of treasures for people of all ages. For the community in general, and especially for rural Appalachian youth, High Rocks and The Hub are two such gems. Born in the summer of 1996, High Rocks Academy of Hillsboro, WV, began a rainy, two-week summer camp adventure for 13 girls that has […]
Mission of Movement: Glorify Dance Provides Free Faith-Based Dance Camp for Local Youth
Diana Miller has danced for practically her entire lifetime. She has dedicated herself to her family, her faith, and her love of dance. She has combined her passions to create Glorify Dance, a free faith-based day camp for youth interested in learning dance and other activities such as cooking and crafts. I recently had the […]
The Best Liar Ever (or: Laughter Heals)
Bil Lepp isn’t actually called a liar but he is an expert at telling tall tales without the listener half the time noticing that he is pulling one’s leg clean off. A down home West Virginia guy, he could talk a rattlesnake out of its rattles. Although I do not know what he plans […]
Unplugged: Matt Mullins and The Bringdowns
If you were at Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company on a Friday night in December, you may have been treated to the tunes of Matt Mullins & the Bringdowns. I recently asked singer/songwriter Matt Mullins about the band, the music, and their inspiration. I learned so much about this impressive band and their “why.” I also […]
Good Eats: Mill Creek Homestyle Bakery
Emily Burns has fed her six children and her community for many years. She never intended to bake for a living, but when her dear friend, Leslie Jackson, unexpectedly passed away in the summer of 2023, Emily spent lots of time baking as a form of therapy. Leslie had always encouraged Emily to open a […]
Going Wild: Let’s Go Fishing!
By Patrick Calvert Happy May! ‘Tis the season of sunburns, river floats, foraging and fishing! Let’s talk some fishing, shall we?! We are fortunate to live in a state with 9 trout hatcheries and an excellent stocking program. Stockings are posted at the end of each business day at the WV DNR website (https://wvdnr.gov/fishing) and […]
CARNEGIE HALL’S SECOND STAGE SERIES CONCLUDES WITH CHRIS HADDOX MAY 2
Carnegie Hall’s Second Stage Series wraps up its second full season with singer-songwriter Chris Haddox on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Old Stone Room. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 – 6:45 p.m. A cash bar and snacks are available. Everyone who knows Chris Haddox seems to […]
Waldo Day Camp comes to Greenbrier County
Appalachian Headwaters announces a new, affordable day camp near Lewisburg starting in July.Starting July 1, children ages 8-12 will have a new opportunity to participate in Waldo Day Camp,six miles west of Lewisburg. This fun and educational camp will feature a full-day program, Mondaythrough Friday, with before- and aftercare available for working families. The camp […]
Food Truck Festival Returning to Ronceverte May 17 & 18!
Prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars, because the Ronceverte Food Truck Festival is back for its much-anticipated 2nd year, hosted in the heart of downtown Ronceverte. Scheduled to take place on May 17-18, the festival will showcase a mouthwatering array of culinary delights from some of the areas most talented food truck vendors. […]
Mother’s Day Bingo & Silent Auction Fundraiser for River Festival
The Ronceverte River Festival will be holding their annual Mother’s Day Bingo and Silent Auctionfundraiser on Friday May 10th at the Ronceverte Volunteer Fire department. The doors opening at 5:00and games will begin at 6:30.The concessions and bidding on Silent Auction will start when the doorsopen. Bring your family and friends for a night of […]
Artists Sharon Harms and Lynn Payne present: Eye to Eye EYE to EYE is a new art exhibit by artists & friends: Sharon Harms and Lynn Payne, both reside in Charleston, WV. Their dual show celebrates paintings filled with light, color, form and a wealth of life experiences. https://www.lynnpayneart.com Curated by art promoter: Karen Cohen […]
First Fridays After 5 Continues in May
The Last First Friday! It’s Nacho Mama’s First FridayIn the Greenspace: the band Distant Light The Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center welcomes May with two lovely “Art in the Valley” shows. Artist Butch Ferguson will present “Our World in Color”- a display of original acrylic paintings. Butch is well-known for his artwork and wood carvings and […]