My Dog & I: A Good Dog.

And it means something different to everyone… “My dog can sit nicely” “My dog comes back whenever I call him” “My dog is the best snuggler” “My dog can leap out of helicopters, chase bad guys, search for a missing child or put up with endless amounts of kid torture without losing his cool”. There […]

Guns & Cornbread: An Essential in Life, a Good .22 Rifle

Just as sure as the sun came up this morning, you need a good .22 rifle. Now friends and neighbors, you should know that I feel this is a statement of fact and not really open to debate. There has got to be some consistency in the universe to hold things together and this is […]

Enter Miller’s Nightmare if you Dare w/ HashtagWV this October! 

Enter Miller’s Nightmare if you dare w/ HashtagWV this October! The spooky season is upon us once again, and that means it’s time for haunted adventures! Chief among the region’s real-time, real-life fright fests is Miller’s Nightmare, an annual favorite that is highly anticipated by those in search of spine-tingling scares. And check out Massive […]

Enter Miller’s Nightmare if You Dare…

The spooky season is upon us once again, and that means it’s time for haunted adventures! Chief among the region’s real-time, real-life fright fests is Miller’s Nightmare, an annual favorite that is highly anticipated by those in search of spine-tingling scares. Miller’s Nightmare is a place where unnatural creatures run amok and death and despair […]

October Nights: Haunted Hollow Hills in Lewisburg!

Every weekend in October (Friday-Sunday) from the 8th until Halloween, you don’t want to miss Haunted Hollow Hills in Lewisburg.  This is a family-friendly celebration featuring a haunted hayride, spooky maze, executioners graveyard, and games of skill!  There will also be vendors and a food truck. This special fright is located on the grounds of […]

Saturday, Oct 9: Duos Night at The Virginia Opry!

On Saturday, Oct 9, at 8 pm don’t miss Duos Night at The Virginia Opry held at The Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge, VA.  The headliners for this show are Glen Shelton & Billy Worley. Opening acts are Bill Wade, Jr. and Jana Allen Duo, Justin Peery and Stephen Peery with Gentlemen South, Brian Buchanan, […]

What’s Next 211: Hashtag WV Founder & Editor – Christina Edwards

An interview with Christina Edwards, who founded the “Hashtag Lewisburg” paper back in 2012. Since then, the paper’s circulation has grown to encompass several more counties and parts of VA. Christina talks about why she makes the paper, how she publishes it, and what she’s learned about WV. INTERVIEW HERE: https:/whistalkradio.com/episode/whats-next-211-hashtag-wv-founder-editor-christina-edwards/?fbclid=IwAR0EUPh0q1JdxTMhZ9RsxKvLSdw2gKqcxDqfiv43etidLStOa55yXBmbskw

How to Be Happy When Everything is Horrible: You’re Nothing Special – Rodney Norman

@rodneydnorman ♬ original sound – Rodney Norman “You’re nothing special,” is probably one of the most misunderstood pieces of advice that I have given. If you understand it, you know that it is an extremely empowering statement. If you don’t understand, you think it is mocking and belittling to the hearer. The universe hasn’t singled […]

History Unraveled: Greenbrier County’s First Public Health Nurse.

In 1920, local women formed the Greenbrier County Woman’s Association. Their goal was to create a community house in the red brick building on the corner of Lafayette and Washington Streets (where Brick House Antiques stands today). The community house was to have a public library, a first aid room, and quarters for the county […]

Charlie’s Pub, Fayetteville’s Best Kept Secret

Located a few minutes from downtown Fayetteville, Charlie’s Pub has been the most notorious bar in town since its founding in 1988. It was established by brothers Charlie and Jerry Sedlock to provide a fun space for the local community and whitewater enthusiasts who travel to Fayetteville from all over the world. In September of […]

Guns & Cornbread: Dear Remington, Just Make a Good 870 Shotgun.

Hunters can be very nostalgic and passionate about our sport and the equipment and tools we use when we tramp the wild places. We may latch onto and defend our favorite boots, or an old hunting coat, but what guns we carry and shoot is where we really shine. Back in the day, the gun […]

WV Artist on Display: Margy Green Creates Scenes from Realms.

Get to know WV artist Margy Green. She is a Greenbrier County native and creates scenes from worlds or realms inspired by her dreams, from her love and appreciation of nature, as nuanced by her myriad life experiences.  While most works are acrylic on canvas, other areas of her expertise and execution include pencil, charcoal, […]

Off the Beaten Path: Harvest in the Hills.

I was out on the stoop the other day ago, looking at my couple of pitiful potted cherry tomato plants, when I had a happy thought: I realized just how much joy gardens must be bringing to people from all over the state as this harvest season approaches. In these troubled and turbulent times, I […]

Back Roads: Don’t Tread on Me…

If you have watched the news any in the last few years, it’s no doubt that you have heard this phrase uttered with the iconic yellow flag depicting a rattlesnake striking.  Although the flag has questionable origins, it’s believed to have been created around the time of the Revolutionary War, but there is little to […]

My Dog & I: First Impressions

I recently had the pleasure of training a young Pitbull mix who had me change my thinking in several ways. Pitbulls, unfortunately, like many of the Stronger Breeds, Rottweilers and German Shepherds among them, are perceived as being potentially aggressive and slightly dangerous. He came to me with a bit of a “bad rep” although […]

Grandpa Larry: Good Neighbor, Homer

My neighbor, Homer, came over the other day with a WHEW! and a swiped hand across his forehead. “Did you ever see such a drought?” he asked. I was watering my thriving zucchini with the never-ending supply of water that keeps emanating from my numerable cisterns. “Oh,” I said. “You didn’t expect it?” I love […]

In the Spirit: Don’t Screw up the Whisky!

September, also known as Bourbon Heritage Month, seems the perfect time to share with you the story of Maker’s Mark Distillery, located in Loretto, Kentucky.  Let’s get started with a little history lesson….  Maker’s Mark was founded in 1953 when Bill and Margie Samuels purchased the previously known “Burks Distillery” for $35,000.  Being the 6th […]

Acting Out: GVT Tackles a Timeless Tale – Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

Viewers of media and art have long been fascinated by period set movies and television shows. Downtown Abbey and The Crown have delighted audiences for years before Bridgerton recently hit Netflix this past December. There is something that we find fascinating in today’s modern era thinking back to times of horse-drawn carriages, being courted with […]

Saturday, Oct 2: Dr. Katie’s Pickleball Fundraiser for United Way!

You can make a difference while having fun during Dr. Katie Kilcollin‘s Pickleball Fundraiser for United Way of Greenbrier Valley! This special event is held on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am-12pm at Lynch Park, located at 292 Memorial Street in White Sulphur Springs. This is an all-ages event and the cost is $50 per player. CLICK […]