Matthew Young

Matthew Young has been a resident of Lewisburg, WV since December 2019. Prior to arriving in West Virginia, Matthew resided in the Philadelphia area, where his reporting, commentary, and editorials have been featured in numerous local and regional publications. Previously, he has served as a scriptwriter and consultant for television, radio, and various other short-form digital-media platforms, both within the United States and internationally. Since moving to the Mountain State, Matthew spent eighteen months as senior writer/managing editor for the West Virginia Daily News and is currently an active journalist with the West Virginia Press Association.

The Legend of Mothman, West Virginia’s Elusive Folklore

Due to the overwhelming response we received to one of our TikTok videos @hashtagwv, I have been tasked with doing some investigative reporting on the elusive legend of West Virginia’s Mothman. Now as I am not a native West Virginian, my knowledge of mothology is limited to the movie the guy from Pretty Woman made […]

Beckley To Host May 9 performance of ‘Coal Country’

“Coal Country,” a play about the 29 men who lost their lives in the Upper Big Branch mine disaster in 2010,  is on its way to Beckley. Fresh from its off-Broadway run at New York’s Cherry Lane Theatre, The New York Times “Critic’s Pick” will premiere at the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium for a […]

A Brief History Of International Earth Day!

Earth Day was first recognized on April 22, 1970. The event which would become an annual celebration was the brainchild of activist John McConnell, founder of the Earth Society Foundation. In early 1969, an oil well accident off the coast of Santa Barbara, California resulted in over 3 million gallons of crude oil pouring into […]

It’s That Time Of Year Again… Tax Day Has Finally Arrived!

Today is Monday, April 18 – the day we’ve all been dreading. And why is that, you ask? Well, because today’s the day that the tax man cometh! If you’re like the 62% of Americans who say that they file their taxes as soon as they get their W-2’s, then no worries. You’re responsible, and […]

We Finally Got Some Answers From The Easter Bunny!

Well, today is Easter. That means there is a very strong possibility that you were visited by the Easter Bunny early this morning. He may have hidden some eggs, and left you a basket full of candy. Or if you’re like me, and it’s also 1986, he maybe left you the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles […]

On Good Friday, ‘May Your Troubles Be Less And Your Blessings Be More’

I was raised Catholic – church every Sunday. But me being me, my Christian upbringing did little to sway my rambunctious adolescent behavior. Maybe it was my Irish blood, or maybe I was just a rotten kid. I got into fights. I talked back to my elders, and everyone who wasn’t my elder. I had […]

Watch and Wander Fest Presents 17th Annual Paddling Film Festival at GVT

The 17th annual Paddling Film Festival, presented by the Watch and Wander Film Fest, is making a stop in Greenbrier County on its 2022 World Tour! On Saturday, April 30, Mountain State Overland, in association with the Greenbrier Valley Brewing Company and Smooth Ambler Spirits, will host this special one-night event at the historic Greenbrier […]

Happy 100th Day of 2022!

Today is Sunday, April 10, and it is the 100th day of 2022 anno Domini. (That’s “in the year of the Lord” for those of you who don’t speak Latin.) So how’s it going so far? Is everything coming up heads, or are you looking for the reset button?  If you’re like most people, your […]

Chocolate Festival is Almost Here!

Make plans for the 14th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, slated for Saturday, April 9th, 2022! COME ONE, COME ALL… the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival is almost here! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 9th, which is a day filled with fun family activities, live music, pastry demonstrations, and of course…CHOCOLATE!!! The festival, celebrating its 14th year […]

Pepperoni Rolls for Days w/ A Taste of Eggcellence!

Pepperoni rolls are not only a yummy treat for your tummy guts, they are also as uniquely West Virginian as Babydog and the Mothman. As soon as I’m done writing this, we’re heading over to A Taste of Eggcellence in Gap Mills to pick some up – and we’re in a hurry because as owners […]

Babydog Spaceflyer to Complete Two Orbits around Earth

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – (#WV) “It’s time for West Virginia to share all the goodness that we do here with the entire universe. So that’s what we’re gonna do – we’re gonna reach out and share it with the universe.” That’s what Gov. Jim Justice told HashtagWV in an exclusive interview on March 15. Per the […]

What’s the Deal w/ Daylight Savings Time?

Daylight savings time is upon us once again, that peculiar annual tradition where children dress in creepy costumes and venture out into the night to beg for candy. They will knock on your door while brandishing  pillowcases and singing “DST is coming, but nighttime is still dark – so give me all your candy before […]