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Mark Trent (left) and Dan Withrow (right) salvaged the old storefront window from the Sportsman and have installed it behind the bar, one of many thoughtful touches in the space paying homage to the building’s rich history. By Sarah Richardson Mark Trent and Dan Withrow have joined forces to revive...

A major project to completely renovate the Beckley and Bluestone travel plazas on the West Virginia Turnpike began this week. Food, restroom and parking facilities will remain available during renovations. Tamarack Marketplace, located next to the Beckley travel plaza, will also remain open during construction with expanded services for travelers....

Carnegie Hall presents Black Opry Revue in the Hamilton Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. as its Mainstage Series continues in 2023. Black Opry Revue is the touring company of the Black Opry, a collective supporting and promoting Black country, folk, blues, and Americana musicians. Guests are invited to...

Spring 2023 Classes & Workshops: Carnegie Hall offers learning opportunities starting in February and continuing through May. Classes and workshops include woodturning, hand crafting tea pots and mugs, sausage making, salt-rising bread making, soap making, making Appalachian Medicinals, guided ceramic projects for all ages, painting, drawing, printmaking, basket weaving, fiber...

By Matt Young, WV Press Association The House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, on Monday, advanced four bills with financial implications. First on the agenda was HB 2062, which seeks to “establish rules and regulations for e-bikes that more closely comport to federal law.” Bicycling.com defines e-bikes as, “bicycles...

The Downtown Lewisburg Businesses announce that there will be no First Fridays After 5 event until Apr. 7 and will continue on each first Friday of the month for the rest of 2023. Watch for event details in your local newspapers or on Facebook at “FirstFridaysAfterFive.” The Lewisburg merchants wish...

Carnegie Hall’s Winter/Spring Classes & Workshops Series offers arts and crafts educational opportunities to students of all ages. Teaching Artist Amie Durrman will lead several Pottery Studio workshops beginning in February. One-day opportunities include making an Easter Bunny Candy Bowl, Sugar Skull Mask, Napkin/Sponge Holder with Surface Design, Head Planter,...

Carnegie Hall’s Winter 2023 Exhibits continue with three galleries featuring the works of regional artists. The Museum and Board Room Galleries feature works by the Alderson Quilt Guild. The galleries are adjacent to the auditorium. The Alderson Quilt Guild celebrated its 30th Anniversary in March 2022.  Its mission is to...

Officials at the State Fair of West Virginia are excited to announce HARDY as the first concert added to the 2023 Grandstand Lineup on Sunday, Aug. 13. Tickets will go on sale Friday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. "We could not be more excited for the first announcement to the...

Lee Street Studios in Lewisburg is holding a Studio Stash Sale on Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After-Christmas “studio housecleaning” at Lee Street has uncovered many beautiful items which will be offered during this special sale to make room for new work....