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Is it impossible to pair wine with wings? Definitely not according to Watt’s Roost Vineyard, When Pigs Fly BBQ, and The Tutoring Center. This Friday, May 3rd, we invite you to make the call at this year’s “Wine & Wings Fundraiser” at Watt’s Roost Vineyard. Anyone looking for an excuse to drink excellent wines and […]

Like me, many of you probably noticed a girl at the entrance of S.J. Neathawk’s Lumber holding a large sign saying “Easter Flowers” over Easter weekend. Curious, I decided to stop in, check out the goods, and talk to the owner, Kenneth “Jonathan” (as he likes to go by) Gibson. Gibson owns the Greenbrier Building […]

I need a vacation. More specifically, I need a beach vacation. The last time I went to the beach was in 2009 during a cruise and it was fantastic, start to finish. Given some recent events in the cruise industry, however, I’m going to back-burner a repeat on that particular type of excursion. Call me […]

Next time you need a ride somewhere, think of Cosmic Cab Company. Since 2010, Cosmic Cab owner, Lorrie Monte, has been serving the greater Greenbrier Valley with fast, friendly, and reliable service. You’ll find that Cosmic Cab Co. fills a variety of transportation needs in the greater Greenbrier Valley area. Unlike your standard 4 door […]

On Friday, April 26th, the Montclaire String Quartet will perform at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, at 7:30pm. This quartet is celebrating its 23rd year as a quartet-in-residence for the West Virginia Symphony. The quartet consists of violinist and concertmaster, Amelia Chan ; viola player, Bernard Di Gregorio ; cellist, Andrea Di Gregorio ; and violinist, […]

A Woman, A Story, & A Life In-Between – When I Eat Chocolate I really have to watch myself around chocolate. When I eat chocolate, everything else around me fades away into a haze. I get lost in oblivion and the only thing that matters is the smooth, rich sweetness taking over my senses. Don’t […]

Wisdom from the Woods – Life Lessons Learned From Being Around a Happy-Go-Lucky Guy A persona is the person you become when you’re not comfortable being who you are. We all know people with the character of a chameleon. They effortlessly shift shades to suit their surroundings. They’re also known as shady! I crave authentic […]

This year’s 7th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival is promising to be bigger and better than ever before, with many fan favorites from past year’s events, as well as many more new additions sure to sweeten anyone’s disposition. Chef demonstrations, live entertainment, numerous tastings, children’s story telling, a chocolaty 10K walk/run, the list goes on and […]

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Seventh Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival, which begins with theatre performance starting on April 12 and continues with delicious samplings of chocolates, kid activities, themed shows, dinners, and musical presentations. Undoubtedly, the culmination of the event will be the amazing dance performance by Dance Brazil at Carnegie Hall on Saturday […]

Not only did the Scotch-Irish bring fine whiskey-making skills to our mountains but Appalachia’s water, grains, and mountain air make for ideal conditions to distill and age these spirits in Greenbrier Valley. Located just 5 miles outside downtown Lewisburg, Smooth Ambler Spirits is pleased to open their distillery to the public for free tours so […]