West Virginia Writers Celebrate 40 Years of Literature Laura Jackson Roberts June 22, 2017 On the second weekend in June, a pack of strange and wonderful people descends upon the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in the green hills of Ripley, West Virginia. They’re artsy folk, young and old, with a...
WHAT MAKES WEST VIRGINIA #ALMOSTHEAVEN TO ME Chelsea Ruby - WV Tourism Commissioner June 2, 2017 West Virginians—and everyone who loves West Virginia—I have a small but very important favor to ask: This month, take a few minutes to tell the world what it is you love about our state. West...
Bramwell, Home of the Millionaires Michael Abraham May 24, 2017 I soon arrived in Bramwell, a fascinating village and one of my favorites anywhere. It sits on an oxbow bend in the Bluestone River and is only a few hundred yards from one end to the other. In the middle are...
The Marriage of the Bluefields Michael Abraham May 19, 2017 Chasing The Powhatan Arrow Find other articles in this series here Bluefield, Virginia wasn’t much different from Bluefield, West Virginia, seemingly more of a continuation of the same strip of aged...
Take a Ride on the Eagle Jodi Burnsworth May 10, 2017 A sure sign that summer’s on its way is the start of Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad’s 2017 season. Potomac Eagle begins its 27th season on Saturday, May 13 with their popular Trough Trip. This outstanding...
A Thousand-Year Flood Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Crystal Good March 10, 2017 When poet and photographer Thomas Sayers Ellis was passing through West Virginia he didn’t know he would be visiting in the wake of what is being called the “thousand-year flood”. He just knew...
It’s Time to Think Maple! August West March 8, 2017 March is National Maple Month. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Mountain State Maple Day,...
Camp Brookside: A Hub of Activity in Summers County Angela Allison February 22, 2017 Last May marked the opening of the newly restored Camp Brookside Environmental Education Center. This 32-acre island within the New River Gorge National River once provided a summer retreat for the children of...
When Masking Is Revealing: The Catharsis of Fasnacht Clara Lehmann February 22, 2017 “When we put on a mask, we think we're hiding, but we're really revealing.” That is a quote from Michael Roh, an award-winning mathematics and physics who teaches at University High School in...
Do You Love WV Farmers Markets? Parween Mascari January 26, 2017 West Virginia’s farmers markets are vibrant small business incubators for our state’s agricultural producers. As our economy continues to diversify and as agriculture becomes more of a focus in our...
Trout and Doughnuts Ben Berry January 6, 2017 2 Comments This video story is brought to you by our friends at Natives Flyfishing. Ben, Beau, and Mike from Natives Flyfishing set out on a unique fishing trip in search of spectacular West Virginia trout and...
2016 Vandaleer: Top Ten Stories Vandaleer December 30, 2016 Feature Photo by Rebecca Kiger Here are the Top Ten stories of the year on Vandaleer.com, a new site that is unapologetically Pro-West Virginia. Visit Vandaleer.com for more information, or connect with...
The Wheeling Mob: Part 1 Steve Novotney October 1, 2016 THE BOSSES, BOOKIES, AND BURGOYNE Bill Lias ordered the bombing, so say a few folks in the know who survived and are still alive. Paul Hankish was making a lot of derogatory comments about “Big Bill,”...
West Virginia: A Poem Aaron Kittle September 15, 2016 Your river veins, your heart of coal Seneca’s body, Spruce’s soul A quiet perfection–to some, unknown It is you, my God, my home Quivering dewdrop tracing stem Shaded eaves for root and...
A Judge’s Passionate Plea For Action Honorable James E. Seibert September 13, 2016 Honorable James E. Seibert is a United States Magistrate Judge in United States District Court, Norther District of West Virginia. In the fall of 2015 Judge Seibert reached out to Weelunk.com Chief Editor...
Martinsburg’s Nameless Nicholas Trietsch September 11, 2016 Its 8:30 pm and unusually warm for a November evening. I end up at Sheetz to grab a quick dinner because I’m too tired to cook. I walk inside and find the staff prepping for a busy night. Floors are being...
Top Five: Forest Festival Eats Emily Coffman September 9, 2016 2 Comments The Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins is just three weeks away - time to make your plans! Here's a review of last year's festival eats from Elkinite.com: When I agreed to taste test the...
Justin Hofmeister and the Electric Anchor Tattoo Co. Liv Hefner September 9, 2016 The story is courtesy of a partnership with the great folks at Clutchmov. "An online lifestyle magazine for the Mid-Ohio Valley" - including Parkersburg and its surrounding community. Justin...
A Man and the Forest Steve Novotney September 8, 2016 By: Steve Novotney Originally published on Vandaleer site: Elkinite.com He, of course, owns a truck, and it’s got a camper top on the back. He owns a dog, too; he’s an outside canine; the...
The Huntington Misconception HUNTIFUL September 5, 2016 By Huntiful.com contributor Shannon Lester No, I’m not from here, but I feel like I am. Now that I am working in Huntington and especially since I work with many local businesses I am constantly asked...