Chasing the Light: The Art of Evan Blumenstein
There’s a special kind of magic in the hills of our region. It’s the kind that shifts with the morning fog, glows gold across pasture fields, and disappears just as quickly as it comes. For local photographer Evan Blumenstein, that fleeting magic is what it’s all about. With an eye for light and a deep […]
“Dancing With the D.O.s” Event Will Help Put Scholarships in Motion
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) will host a “Dancing With the D.O.s” fundraiser for student scholarships at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 8, on the school’s Lewisburg campus. Tickets to Dancing With the D.O.s are available to the public. Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased at wvsom.edu/gala. The event is a celebration of […]
From the Editor
November is here, and as the crisp days of late autumn settle in, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. There’s plenty to celebrate right here in our local scene, and this month offers countless ways to dive into holiday cheer and experience what makes this region so special. Ross Hanna […]
A Royal Fundraiser: Queen of Hearts at the Sportsman Tavern
Luck, laughter, and community spirit come together every week at the Sportsman Tavern on Edgar Avenue in Ronceverte, where the Queen of Hearts fundraiser draws an eager crowd. Held to support Jardin Mini Golf, this ongoing raffle gives participants a chance to win cash prizes while contributing to one of the Greenbrier Valley’s most creative […]
MASTERING BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
Black Friday is one of the busiest and most profitable shopping days of the entire year. According to Demand-Sage and National Public Radio, American consumers spent a record $10.8 billion on online Black Friday shop-ping in 2024. Around $61 billion in total sales (both on-line and in-person) were made over the Black Friday and Cyber […]
Artistic Alchemy: Ross and Cyndi Hanna Turn Creativity into Community
From coastal Carolina back to the heart of Monroe County, Ross and Cyndi Hanna have brought their passion for art, creativity, and community to downtown Union with their new venture, Artistic Alchemy Studio. Together, the husband-and-wife team are reviving the paint party experience they once shared in the Greenbrier Valley, this time with even more […]
Yew Mountain Center Fundraising Gala: A Night with Yew
Evening of Music, Dinner, and Dance to Support Community Land Conservation Efforts Appalachian Headwaters is proud to support this Yew Mountain Center fundraising event featuring live string music, a vegetarian dinner by chef Al Pettijohn, and traditional square dancing on Saturday, November 8 at 5:00 PM at Wood Thrush Park, 334 Richland Lane, Lewisburg, WV. […]
BIG SHOTS BRING BILLY JOEL’S GREATEST ALBUMS TO LIFE AT CARNEGIE HALL
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as the Big Shots: A Billy Joel Tribute takes the stage at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 7 p.m. as part of the Mainstage Performance Series. Guests are invited to come early for the free Club Carnegie Preshow Reception from 6 – 6:45 p.m. […]
Small Town, Big Heart: Lindside Veterans Day Parade
Every November 11, Lindside lights up with pride, gratitude, and a splash of red, white, and blue. The town comes together for one of its most heartfelt traditions, the Lindside Veterans Day Parade, organized in partnership by the Lindside Volunteer Fire Department, Lindside Christian Church, and the Lindside Family Life Center. It’s a celebration of […]
Local Author R.S. Gunn Releases New Cryptid Adventure Novel — Legends Lurk Here: Wild & Wonderful
West Virginia folklore comes alive in a thrilling new “choose your path” adventure for young readers and the young at heart. Local author R.S. Gunn, who has walked battlefields, pulpits, and shadowed trails—her stories blurring the line between lived legend and the unknown, has released a brand-new book on Amazon, Legends Lurk Here: Wild & […]
Did you Know?
Though modern Americans might find the notion of a turkey-free Thanksgiving hard to fathom, the idea of eating the now-popular fowl did not become synonymous with the holiday until the mid-nineteenth century. According to History.com, President George Washington declared a day of national thanksgiving in 1789, but decades passed before turkey came to be presented […]
Riverbend Garden Center Launches First-Ever Holiday Market to Celebrate the Season and Support Local Students
This holiday season, Riverbend Garden Center invites the community to celebrate the season in style at its very first Holiday Market on November 28 and 29 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This festive event offers a full holiday experience for the whole family. The two-day celebration will feature fresh-cut Christmas trees, poinsettias, and garland, […]
Astrology: Let Our Robot Overlords Predict Why Others are Thankful for You!
Aries: People deeply appreciate your fearless spirit and your natural ability to inspire those around you. Your passion and energy motivate others to take bold steps and embrace challenges with confidence. You’re a true source of encouragement. Taurus: Your steadfast loyalty and dependability are what others are most grateful for. People trust you to be […]
Agenda October 25 – November 30
Saturday, October 25: Davis Stuart Creepy Crawl 5K, Registration 8 AM, Race 9 AM, Dorie Miller Park, 309 Feamster Rd, Lewisburg Macbeth, 2:30 PM, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 Washington St E, Lewisburg Macbeth, 7:30 PM, Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 1038 Washington St E, Lewisburg Miller’s Nightmare Haunted Farm, 6:30 PM, 260 Cabin […]