By Kensie Westerfield
While there are many unique cities and towns scattered across the Mountain State, the sense of community does not stop at the West Virginia state line. The Mid-Ohio Valley is a perfect example of a community without borders.
By Teddy Smith
I have always loved cooking for other people. I began at home at an early age, preparing dishes for my mother and to entertain friends. All of my work history has been in the food industry and began with a position as a dishwasher in junior high.
By Sandy Sponaugle The business of theater is a discussion that has been occurring across the state, and the country, for quite some time. What is the impact of the arts on our communities? Why should we invest in the arts, performing or otherwise? These questions have echoed around Shepherdstown for almost the last 20…
By Dawn Nolan In the “Heart of the Billion Dollar Coal Field” lies one of the most unique tributes to the rich economic resource that supports the Southern West Virginia region and the state as a whole. In downtown Williamson sits The Coal House, the Mingo County tribute to “the other black gold.” This building,…
By Kensie Westerfield
West Virginia is known for many unique qualities across the country. Whether it’s our gorgeous mountains, our internationally famous anthem “Country Roads” or our state’s unique shape, West Virginia has a lot to offer.
By Matthew Parkins
Born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, I was the ripe age of 10 when I moved to Pennsylvania first and then Ohio with my family before returning to the Mountain State. At a young age, I had a beautiful daughter, Haley Marie, and dropped out of high school. I immediately pursued my GED and began work in the culinary field, a choice that has led me to where I am today.