INFO and UPDATES about the HANGING ROCK RAPTOR OBSERVATORY
– Where/What is the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory? The Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory (HRRO) is atop Peters Mountain in Monroe County, WV. It lies within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest and is under the jurisdiction of the US Forest Service (USFS). The shortest access is via a mile-long hiking trail from the trailhead […]
The Agenda
The Agenda: September 2026 SEPTEMBER 4 First Fridays After 5 Downtown Lewisburg | 5 p.m. and later Kick off the month in downtown Lewisburg as shops, galleries and restaurants stay open late for First Fridays After 5. Look for special sales, complimentary refreshments, entertainment and plenty of reasons to spend the evening exploring downtown. Carnegie […]
IRRESISTIBLE GROOVE RETURNS TO CARNEGIE HALL’S FANTASY GALA
Lewisburg, W.Va. – Carnegie Hall is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of crowd favorite Irresistible Groove to the 2026 Fantasy Gala: A Star-Spangled Salute to the Arts. The event will take place on Friday, September 4, at 6 p.m. in Colonial Hall at The Greenbrier. Tickets are $250 per person, and tables for […]
FROM THE EDITOR
September always feels a little like standing in a doorway. Summer isn’t quite ready to leave, but you know fall is waiting just around the corner. The days get a little shorter, the air starts to change, and suddenly there’s a new list of places to go, people to meet, music to discover, and reasons […]
Going Back to Move Forward: Aristotle Jones Brings Appalachian Soul Power Back to a New West Virginia
Ahead of the release of his new album and an October 15th storyteller set at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, the Huntington-raised singer talks about his grandfather’s wisdom, juke joints, and his love for West Virginia. THE RUNDOWN New Album: Appalachian Soul Power drops September 22nd and features special guests Corduroy Brown, Wes Hager of Fletcher’s […]
GOOD EATS: Our Thyme Tavern: A New Chapter for One of Lewisburg’s Favorite Dining Spots
Hashtag Staff Lewisburg has never been short on good places to eat. From longtime local favorites to chef-driven restaurants that have helped put the city on the culinary map, Lewisburg’s food scene has become part of what makes it special. Now, there is a new flavor at the table. Our Thyme Tavern, located on Washington […]
APPALACHIAN HARVEST FESTIVAL IN ALDERSON
Excitement is beginning to build for the Appalachian Harvest Festival in Alderson from 10-4 on Saturday, October 3. This event continues the tradition of Alderson’s Fall Festival and is sponsored by Alderson Main Street and the Town of Alderson. Co-chaired by Scott and Brenda Abbott and George and Sherry Kusner (who is also the vendor […]
2026 Freshwater Folk Festival
Larry Davis On September 12th from 10 AM to 3 PM, the White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery will host the Freshwater Folk Festival in that beautiful location with plenty of activities for people to enjoy and find out more about nature too. There is no admission charge, but there will be vendors selling food. […]