WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS —
This weekend at The Greenbrier was filled with winter fun at the resort’s third annual Winterfest.
The resort welcomed the West Virginia Synchro Team from Charleston for a live ice skating performance. The professional skaters also offered quick lessons and pointers to children of all ages.
The National Ice Carving Association brought some of its best carvers to compete in several ice carving competitions.
Aaron Costic, of Broadview Heights, Ohio, placed first in two of three ice carving competitions over the weekend.
His creations “Dance” and “Wind” both placed first in their respective categories.
Costic said “Dance” was an abstract piece with two shapes and lots of detail. “Wind” was a classic ballet pose where the dancer is slowly turning into wind.
The 41-year-old ice carver got his start 23 years ago while in culinary school. He said one of his class assignments was to create a centerpiece using chocolate, vegetables or ice.
He took to the craft quickly and has traveled as far as China to compete in carving competitions.
He is the owner of Elegant Ice in his hometown in Ohio.
Winterfest guests were also treated to the musical talents of Lady D and Mi$$ion. Afternoon tea, wine tasting, movie screenings, cooking demonstrations, carriage rides and a blackjack tournament were among the other events at Winterfest.
For information about upcoming events at the resort, visit www.greenbrier.com.
— E-mail: wholdren@register-herald.com
Today's Front Page
Related Photos
-
Dean Murray of Kiel, Wis., works on his ice carving, “Fallen Angel,” during the Carve & Deliver ice carving competition Saturday at The Greenbrier. Chris Tilley
Fun Winterfest weekend wraps up at The Greenbrier
- Today's Front Page
-
-
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.
-
Sexting will be illegal for minors in W.Va. starting July 12
It soon will be illegal for minors to sext in West Virginia.
-
Former legislator says stormwater runoff fee unfair
A former West Virginia legislator Tuesday decried the stormwater runoff fee imposed on some residents as unfair and uneven, warning that it is hurting businesses and individuals alike.
-
Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb.
-
Ways to help out the Oklahoma disaster victims
CNHI member newspaper The Norman Transcript has published a variety of ways that you can help those affected by the recent disaster in Oklahoma.
- Crews dig through the night after deadly tornado in Oklahoma
-
MASSIVE DEADLY TORNADO
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.
-
Voices from the scene — ‘Everything came down on top of me’
These quotes were compiled by Reporter Michael Kinney.
-
Panel ponders tolls to build, maintain roads
Toll booths might some day mushroom along roads across West Virginia, giving motorists in other regions a taste of what driving has cost southern residents nearly six full decades.
-
RGH cardiac stent program back to normal
In an e-mailed statement issued early Monday, Raleigh General Hospital Marketing Director Kevin McGraw indicated that the cardiac stent program at the Beckley hospital is back to normal after a four-day hiatus.
- More Today's Front Page Headlines
-
Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
