by Tammy Rose | Jan 1, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
West Virginian Artisan Makes Glass Masterpieces Growing up in Appalachia Ron Hinkle learned at an early age the importance of being able to create essential items. Those early lessons sparked a desire in him to create unique pieces. Then he began working with glass as...
by Tammy Rose | Dec 23, 2018 | History and Culture
Those who live among the Appalachian Mountains have their own ways of celebrating the Christmas holiday. Some still follow many traditions passed down through the years. Some even still celebrate Christmas On January 7, instead of December 25. Historically Christmas...
by Tammy Rose | Dec 20, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
For the third year in a row, a unique Christmas event is being offered for free in Minford, Ohio. This light display is unlike anything you have ever seen before! The light festival is held inside of the White Gravel Mines in Minford located Just a short drive east of...
by Tammy Rose | Dec 15, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
West Virginia’s most popular winter festival is back and it’s bigger and better than ever! The Oglebay Festival of Lights debuted in 1985 and over the years it has grown into one of the largest light shows in the nation. The festival attracts more than one...
by Tammy Rose | Dec 10, 2018 | History and Culture
Jessica Lynch: A West Virginia War Hero Jessica Dawn Lynch was born on April 26, 1983, in Palestine, West Virginia. Jessica saw joining the Army as an opportunity to see the world. So, after graduating from Wirt County High School in 2001, she enlisted in the U.S....
