West Virginia is home to more than 2,000 outstanding artists and craftsmen in a wide range of media, most tucked away as some of the best kept secrets of the state within small towns and remote studios. While the quiet seclusion and serenity provide ample inspiration for their work, it also makes it quite difficult…
In 1976, the former Jefferson Security Bank in Shepherdstown, WV was purchased for space as a restaurant. The new owner named it the Yellow Brick Bank and opened for business before discovering that the bricks resisted paints and glazes, yellow or otherwise. The name has remained, however, and today, the Yellow Brick Bank (YBB) is an Eastern Panhandle institution that has served a notable list of guests that includes First Lady Nancy Reagan.
In 2004, a small group of city leaders in Charleston, WV met with Mayor Danny Jones to develop an idea for a citywide arts and entertainment festival. The concept was different from past events the city had hosted, such as its long-running Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, which took place on the riverfront and focused on music. Instead, these city leaders envisioned a more comprehensive festival, one that would include music, theater, fine art and dance.
The 27th annual Bernie Hutzler Golf Classic, sponsored by University Healthcare, will be held on Monday, June 2 at The Woods in Hedgesville. Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Selwyn Persad and Gary Spoales, the tournament committee expects to raise $65,000 to benefit the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University Healthcare. To date, over $1.3…
Keith Burdette has been a public servant for West Virginia since the age of 23. He began by serving two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates before being elected as the youngest State Senate president in the state’s history at 34.
West Virginia’s state parks offer many opportunities and types of waters for a favorite summertime pursuit – fishing – with ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. Catchable warmwater and coldwater fish include bluegill, bass, catfish, trout and other species. Residents and visitors to the state are invited to wet some lines and try their luck (or skill)…