Charlie West Blues Fest Returns in 2013

The West Virginia Blues Society, Inc. is excited to announce the return of its rockin’ annual event, the 6th Annual Charlie West Blues Fest (CWBF), Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th at Haddad Riverfront Park in Charleston, WV. This free event, which has gained national attention throughout its five-year history, will play host to […]

New Weirton Event Center Welcomes Second Season

May 25, 2011, brought music to the ears of Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and regional leaders in the Northern Panhandle as 600 people gathered for the grand opening of the Weirton Event Center—the culmination of eight years of work and two years of planning for the venue. “When the recession […]

Theatre West Virginia Launches its 53rd Season

As West Virginia celebrates its sesquicentennial, Theatre West Virginia launches its 53rd season with “Honey in the Rock,” the longest playing Civil War drama in the nation. “Honey in the Rock” is the story of the state’s tumultuous birth during America’s most divisive conflict. It is a vibrant show, filled with conflict, intrigue, music and […]

Savor Huntington Encourages Local Restaurant Growth

Whether in the mood for an elegant steak and seafood dinner, an old-fashioned hot dog and root beer float or a wood-fired pizza, local Huntington restaurants offer a variety of cuisine to satisfy any appetite. Savor Huntington, a newly-formed association of independent restaurants, set out to support those businesses and encourage their growth. “People are […]

WVU Offers Free, Four-Week Online Course Open to the Public

West Virginia University is one of the latest universities to participate in the education phenomenon of massive open online courses, a type of educational course that is free to the public. A massive open online course, also known as a MOOC, is a type of online course aimed at large-scale participation and open access via […]

MotionMasters Adds Staff & Celebrates 26 Years of Business

Just in time to celebrate the company’s 26th anniversary on Groundhog Day, Adam Sypolt and Monique Sypolt have joined the creative and production departments of MotionMasters, a multimedia communications firm with headquarters in Charleston, W.Va. “We’re excited to welcome this talented team to the staff,” said Diana Sole Walko, MotionMasters’ CEO. “Their unique skills will […]