Green Living

Although the Mountain State is primarily known for the use of coal and natural gas to heat and light houses, some West Virginians are taking a different route by using solar, geothermal and other green energy technologies to run their homes. The homes of Chip and Jan Pickering in Williamstown and Jason and Halcyon Moses in Huntington are two in particular that stand out. The Pickering home is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum-certified home in the state, and the Moses home is a zero net energy home.

Lincoln’s Bodyguard: Ward Hill Lamon

The latestin a trend of Abraham Lincoln movies, “Saving Lincoln” opened in theaters nationwide on February 12, 2013, Abraham Lincoln’s birthday.

In the Chef’s Corner: Figaretti’s

Food and family went hand in hand growing up as a Figaretti. My grandparents, Giuseppe and Anna, came to the U.S. from Sicily and lived in Clarksburg where my grandfather was a coal miner. In 1944, my grandmother started making spaghetti sauce for her neighbors.

High-Five Wedding Photographers

By Jennifer Jett & Samantha Ricketts The wedding day is one of the most special and exciting days in a woman’s life. She’ll cherish these memories for the rest of her days, so it’s important for her to choose a photographer who will preserve these magical moments in a personal way for her to look…

Upbeat in an Economic Downturn: Stories of Tourism Success

By Jennifer Jett & Samantha Ricketts Since 2008, the economic recession has negatively affected tourism across the country, and the Mountain State is no exception. Many people have not had the funds to spend on recreation and tourism like they used to. However, some local businesses have been able to not only survive but thrive.…

Riding the Rails in West Virginia

By Samantha Ricketts West Virginia is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Its mountains, rivers, forests and wildlife are not to be missed. One of the best ways to appreciate such breathtaking sights is by train, and West Virginia has a variety of unique rides from which to choose. Watch…