Good Southern BBQ w/ HashtagWV City Paper this June!
You can never go wrong with good southern barbeque! On the cover features Hog Wild BBQ in Fairlea, an excellent choice when you’re craving a smoked flavor that fits the bill + WIN lunch for two. Pick us up to enter! And hip hip huzzah! The WV Renaissance Festival is back! Nestled in the breathtaking […]
Lewisburg, WV USA Driving Distance Map
Please use our map as a helpful guide to see where Lewisburg, West Virginia lies on the East Coast! We are just 253 miles (about 4-hour drive) from Charlotte, North Carolina! Philadelphia at 400 miles is a comfortable 6-hour drive. Now Hartford, Connecticut, at 602 miles, will take you around 8 hours.. but make sure […]
Guns & Cornbread: West Virginia Wapiti
A long time ago, right where I am standing in what is now southwestern West Virginia, Logan County, there were herds of wapiti. (WAH-PA-TI) We are told that is what the Shawnee Indians called them; we call them elk. The wapiti have been gone for a long time, but now they are back. (Photo above: […]
My Dog & I: In My Opinion.
In these days of Dog Awareness, there are many new ways to partner with our Canine Friends. We live more closely with them than ever before and we have an entirely different set of parameters which define dog ownership. Gone are the days when Patch would be let out the front gate in the morning […]
Healing Corner: Shadow Work.
What is the shadow in terms of spirit work? There are a variety of philosophies and ways to answer this question, and you are welcome to explore what the professionals have to say. I’m simply going to share my perspective and view as someone who has delved into this aspect of self through several avenues […]
Good Eats: Pinoy Delivers International Delights to White Sulphur Springs!
@hashtagwv #Pinoy is White Sulphur Springs newest #international market! #filipino #foryou #hashtagwv ♬ Phillipines – DJ Babycakes Pinoy (/ˈpɪnɔɪ/ Tagalog: [‘pɪnɔi]) is an informal demonym referring to the Filipino people in the Philippines and their culture as well as to overseas Filipinos in the Filipino diaspora. Pinoy is becoming a staple of the neighborhood… Pinoy, […]
History Unraveled: Lewisburg’s Clairvoyant Sister: The “Cauling” of Mildred Bess Carter
Did you know that Lewisburg once had a fortune-teller in town? Mildred Bess Carter was the daughter of Ed Carter, a Black barber in Lewisburg. When Mildred was born in August of 1895 she had a caul, or piece of amniotic sac that covered her face. According to legend this caul was why she was […]
Grandpa Larry’s Post Quarantine Recovery Photos, Story, and Poem
I know this is just a vanity, but part of my brand is that old picture at the top of my column. I don’t even have that shirt anymore! And I always get a haircut in spring because I like to fly with my cockpit open, and don’t like my hair blowing everywhere and slapping […]
Mountain Scene: West End Coffee House, Rainelle’s Buzziest Addition!
People who visit coffeehouses regularly are likely to meet others engaged in the same routine. Over time, they feel at ease in the space and develop a sense of attachment. The coffee house becomes a “third space” where people meet and engage in conversation and friendship. The West End Coffee House, also known as WECH, […]
WV Artist on Display: James Lockridge Brings Joy w/ Artisan Objects
Meet James Lockridge, a local artist who is passionate about crafting artisan objects that bring joy and beauty to our daily lives. James describes his work as an expression of his love for old-world technique in the disciplines of sculpture, painting, gilding, glass and metal work. His pieces speak to his admiration of classic scale […]
In the Spirit: Whiskey & Women.
International Women’s Day may have been in March, but the accomplishments of strong women should be celebrated every day. Let’s talk about women empowerment in an industry you would not initially imagine it thriving so well in. The whiskey industry! History will always say drinking or distilling bourbon was only for Gentlemen. What if I […]
Eye on the Sky: Drinking in the Earthshine (with Some Moonshine?)
Hello once again fellow astrophiles! You’ll be glad to know that May is shaping up to be a fine time to be out under the stars, dreaming and frittering life away, drunk on the grandeur of nature. I know I’m going to be out there drinking it all in. The first event of note occurs […]
Sunday, May 30: Pre-Memorial Day Crawfish Boil at Hill & Holler!
@hashtagwv #CMA musician of the year 2019/2020 #JeneeFleenor 🎻 is the coolest! ♬ original sound – HashtagWV City Paper Sure to be the tastiest throwdown this Spring, head to Hill & Holler for their very first Pre-Memorial Day Crawfish Boil on Sunday, May 30th. It will encompass all the great things about life along the […]
May 20 – June 3: Alderson Berry Fest, a HOOT of a Good Time!
From May 20th until June 3rd, grab the kids and head to Sunset Berry Farm in Alderson for Berry Fest! This is a 14-day event that celebrates the strawberry harvest in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Festival-goers will enjoy headline entertainment, fields of strawberries, pony rides, local eats, a butterfly release, hayrides, longhorns, live music, a […]
Friday, June 4: Scott Miller at Masonic Ampitheatre
Fiery roots-rock singer/songwriter Scott Miller performs at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge on Friday, June 4th at 7:30pm. Raised on a cattle farm in Virginia, and well versed in topics ranging from Greek mythology to modernist poetry, Miller’s smart songwriting has long been admired by his peers. He is a founding member of […]
Make your May a HOOT of a GOOD TIME w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper!
Make your May a HOOT of a GOOD TIME w/ Hashtag Lewisburg City Paper! From May 20th until June 3rd, grab the kids and head to Sunset Berry Farm in Alderson for Berry Fest! This is a 14-day event that celebrates the strawberry harvest in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. H.O.O.T. is a special one-day event […]
Mountain Scene: Foraging for Appalachian Groceries.
In West Virginia there is usually a two-month window between April and May to find ramps and morel mushrooms. This is a sure sign that spring has sprung, and if you’re willing to invest the time and effort, tis the season to find two of nature’s most flavorful foods. Starting in early April many local […]
In the Hills: Reaping the Benefits From Cannabis
Loria and Joe Chasnoff live in their hand-built house, pursuing their vision of a self-sufficient, solar-powered life-style. Joe is a master in wood craftsmanship and has built his career in furniture and cabinetry for the last 50 years. Loria is a skilled pain management massage professional and she always had the vision to establish a […]
WV Artist on Display: Whimsical Paintings w/ Rachel Dennison.
Get to know Rachel Dennison, a creator living in wild and wonderful West Virginia. We discovered Rachel’s work on instagram @rld_art_wv. She focuses on the intersection of everyday and surreal. You will see she creates whimsical paintings set in cozy environments such as a ramen head, teapots, bad apples, still waters, cat wizards, and the […]
History Unraveled: Confederate Lady-Spy
Nancy Hart was a West Virginia woman who operated as a spy during the Civil War. Nancy, like the majority of men, women, children, and horses in our region, supported the Confederacy during the Civil War. Nancy and other local Confederates believed that slavery and owning other people was an acceptable practice. While I totally […]