Offbeat: Defenders of the Homefront by Michelle Evans
The Little Levels Heritage Fair, held annually in Hillsboro, WV, was created based on an old photograph of the Pocahontas County Horse Show in 1915. This year’s festivities will be at the Pearl S. Buck Birthplace and is called, “Defenders of the Home Front.” The celebration is in commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of WV Statehood […]
WV’S 150th Music Festival at Cantrell’s by Ian Lutz
Well folks West Virginia’s 150th birthday is right around the corner!! There are scores of events being held around the state to celebrate, and this is one you won’t want to miss. Cantrell’s Rafting in Fayetteville is opening up their campground to the public for “WV’s 150th Music Festival”. The staff, promoters, bands, and vendors […]
Impromptu Dance Party by Tiffany Blair
A Woman, a Story, & a Life In-Between: Impromptu Dance Party. A few weeks ago, I woke up in the middle of the night with my hands balled into little fists of fury. I shook them out, took a few deep breaths, and went back to sleep. Since then, though, I’ve noticed that the same […]
Halfbaked ‘n Bothered: The Evolution of Techno Snooty. by Margaret Baker
In the beginning doctors had beepers. Practical. They could still have a sort of life, go to the grocery store, a movie and get beeped if there was a medical emergency. But they looked so cool. So important. Excuse me. Can I use your phone? Could be life or death. The rest of us felt […]
Wisdom From the Woods: Arbitrary People. by Jim Shock
I’ve learned not to make rash observations about anything in West Virginia. The moment I think I have her figured out, she throws a litigious loop in my lane stumbling my steps and tripping me up. I love the unpredictability of each day here though. Unforeseeably fabulous and fickly formidable conditions coexist in jarring harmony. […]
Alpha Music Anniversary Party with Larry Keel, June 29th
On Saturday June 29th, celebrate Alpha Music’s 30th Year Anniversary with food, drinks, and a Guitar Showcase & Clinic by Larry Keel. Starting at 1pm, Larry Keel, one of the all time masters of the acoustic guitar, will be at Alpha Music introducing and demonstrating several models of Andrew White’s line of guitars. Hailing from […]
Toxic Environment – Dr. Timothy Pence
I have been a practicing chiropractor for 23 years now. Over these years I’ve had considerable success helping others with various health issues using basic and ever advancing techniques. However, there were always a few cases that wouldn’t resolve or that I could only help temporarily. A few years back I actually began to notice […]
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Nutrition by Dr. Timothy Pence
This following case history is but an example of many that I routinely see in my practice. Some cases are more complex and some less…each case is different and as my mentors have admonished (and I often find myself repeating)….” Anything can cause anything”. A case in point: A few months ago a long time […]
Ronceverte WV River Festival, June 7-9th
From June 7th-9th, don’t miss the 26th Annual River Festival in Ronceverte, WV. There will be a variety of entertainment including music, activities, and carnival rides for you and the family to enjoy. Tickets are on sale now in various locations around Greenbrier County. Wild Bill’ s Roadhouse own- T-Bone will be in attendance. Rides […]
Margaret Baker’s “The Pickers” by Susanna Robinson-Kenga
Margaret Baker is a local treasure. She teaches, she performs, she writes, she does incredible drama workshops in the local schools, and her creativity knows no bounds. Her latest endeavor is to write, direct, and present a mirthful (and at times uproarious) play, called “The Pickers”, presented by the Pocahontas County Drama Workshop, and performed […]
Spider by Tiffany Blair
For about a week now, I’ve been living in fear. One night last week I was sitting on the edge of my bed, preparing to take my night-time dose of Glucosamine (have I mentioned I have the knees of an 80-year-old?), when I felt something brush my forearm. Having curly hair, I assumed it was […]
Wisdom from the Woods: Life Difficulties. by Jim Shock
Wisdom from the Woods: Lessons Learned from being around People Experiencing Life Difficulties. It’s insane to think you’re not a little crazy. Recently, I willingly spent time in a health center, I made a brilliant discovery there. First, truly crazy people don’t seek help. Understanding you need treatment requires cleverness. I had the most intelligent […]
BADLANDS Bluegrass Festival June 14 & 15
Fill the hills and valleys this June 14th & 15th at Badlands Bluegrass Festival held at the Poor Farm Festival Grounds, in Williamsburg, West Virginia. This two-day event will feature 15 bands including regional country and bluegrass acts. New this year is a Tie Dye Tunnel for kids and adults, sponsored by Spiral Light Productions. […]
Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band on TOUR!
Coming to us from Maui, Hawaii, Brown Chicken Brown Cow String Band (BCBCSB) is touring through our beautiful West Virginia hills this June. They’ve already arrived and have performed a few veneus here in the state. Fortunately, there’s still 5 shows ahead so be sure to check them out: The Wild Bean in Lewisburg, WV, […]
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Appalachian Street Jubilee in Marlinton, May 25th
One of the things I love about living, working, and playing in West Virginia – perhaps my most favorite thing – is how well the people here have preserved their truly unique heritage and how joyously and proudly they celebrate it, from canning to dancing to music-making. There is an authenticity and genuine “American-ness” in […]
Wisdom From the Woods: Life Lesson Learned from Being Around Mother Nature by Jim Shock
Wisdom from the Woods – Life Lesson Learned from Being Around Mother Nature Picking a favorite season in West Virginia is like choosing a favorite child. I love each equally for different reasons. Spring is a definite Godsend though. It’s a season budding with beautiful beginnings. It reminds us that the soil of the land […]
TURNING 30 and the Five Kübler-Ross Stages of Grief by Tiffany Blair
My sister is turning thirty. For some reason, this makes me feel really old. I’m two years older than she is, yet somehow I feel as though her turning thirty is like my turning thirty a second time. I’ve decided that the five Kübler-Ross stages of grief are the only way I can possibly work […]
Mountain Paradise by Craig Miller
A mountain paradise like no other, Adventures on the Gorge in Fayetteville, WV provided the perfect one-night getaway for my birthday celebration last week. I was turning one year younger again, and during the start of this new cycle, all I wanted to do was listen to running water, stare off into the distance from […]