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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Enduring Pages:

Lewisburg’s BOOKSTORE, Continuing a Poet’s Dream by Lisa Coburn It’s fascinating how a person can live in one area for most of their life, passing a place time and again, never realizing the depth of its history or the lives shaped within its walls. Growing up in this community during the ’80s, I must have […]

Alderson VFD Open House & Fall Fling Concert

Alderson Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house on October 4, 2025, from 10am-3pm in conjunction with the Fall Festival. There will be fun kids’ activities, educational material, and plenty of photo opportunities. This is a great opportunity to stop by and meet your local firefighters and EMTs. You can also find out about […]

From Christmas Gift to Growing Business: Rylan’s Beekeeping Journey

What started as a Christmas gift has grown into a passion and a budding business. At just 14, Rylan isn’t your average beekeeper. The home-educated Greenbrier Valley student began keeping bees at age 11. Now, only three years later, he is an Apprentice Beekeeper, having passed his West Virginia Beekeepers Association exam in 2024, and […]

Orchard Hill Alpacas: Fiber, Fun, and Farm Life

In early 2000, I saw alpacas in Country Living magazine and was hooked immediately. With 13 acres at my disposal, I began exploring the idea of starting a small farm business. Visits to farms on both coasts led me to a seminar in California for aspiring alpaca owners, where I purchased my first alpaca. Soon […]

From the Editor

Fall has made a stunning entrance here in the Valley. The colors are changing almost overnight, and it’s been the perfect time to hike, bike, or wander the backroads and soak in the beauty all around us. This issue celebrates a few of the hidden (and not-so-hidden) gems in the Valley and beyond. Some were […]