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 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....
by Emma Taylor | Oct 23, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Fall Events In and Around the New River Gorge Image by B Rosen West Virginia’s New River Gorge is a spectacular destination year-round, but the area truly comes alive in the fall. If you went to Fayetteville for Bridge Day last Saturday, plan to head back as there’s a...
by Tammy Rose | Oct 20, 2018 | History and Culture
The Story Behind West Virginia’s Statue Of Liberty In Fairmont, West Virginia you will find a statue that most people don’t even know exists. If you visit the VFW #629 located at 802 Fairmont Ave, you will see a replica of the Statue of Liberty. No, this...
