The Summers County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, July 20, at the Ben Vest Farm at Jumping Branch. The Vests will provide hot dogs and hamburgers. Bring a dish or drinks to share and a chair. The farm is 1/2 mile from W.Va. 3 at Jumping Branch on the Mt. View Road. Come early at 5:30 …
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The 37th annual Richmond Family Reunion will be combined with the Wills Reunion on Sunday, July 25, at the former Bethel Methodist Church at Pluto. Read more
“Rise of the Dragon Moon” by Gabrielle K. Byrne is this week’s book of the week. Years ago, Toli’s father was killed by the dragons that haunt her frozen queendom. Now they’ve come for her mother. Toli, her sister, and her best friend will do anything to save Toli’s mother, even trust a youn… Read more
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis cracked down Friday on the spread of the old Latin Mass, reversing one of Pope Benedict XVI’s signature decisions in a major challenge to traditionalist Catholics who immediately decried it as an attack on them and the ancient liturgy. Read more
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Terry Colli and three other residents of the John Knox Village senior community got a trip via computer to the International Space Station in the kickoff to a Stanford University study on whether virtual reality can improve the emotional well-being of older people. Read more
Taking care of your health, especially over age 65, requires an understanding of your personal needs. Proper medical care isn't one-size-fits-all, so finding the right services and providers may take some research and thoughtful consideration as it relates to your unique circumstances. Read more
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Bluefield Arts Center, Granada Theater moving forward: House manager, program director ready to work
BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Arts Center and Granada Theater now have a house manager and program director on board, and area residents will soon benefit as each performance venue will be showcased. Read more
They say inspiration can come from anywhere. For Stacy Hatfield, it came from a big scoop of hand-dipped Brown Butter Bourbon Truffle ice cream served in a warm, fresh-off-the-griddle waffle cone. Read more
One of the many celebrations shelved in 2020 due to Covid-19 will resume in August when the annual Meadow Bridge Homecoming is held. Read more
To many in the Beckley area, the Eye family name is linked to business. From 1937 until 2013, the Eye family businesses were staples of the Beckley community, from the John W. Eye Co., founded in 1937, until John Eye sold the John W. Eye/Big Sandy Superstore in 2013. Read more
“The Day the Rain Moved In” by Éléonore Douspis and translated by Shelley Tanaka is this week’s book of the week. Read more
The Beckley VA Medical Center will host a Creative Arts Festival & Competition for veterans on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility’s outside picnic shelter. Read more
United Airlines said Friday it will add nearly 150 flights this winter to warm-weather destinations in the U.S. and will also add flights to beach spots in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Read more
Fridays in the Park, a Third Friday Around the Block Showcase and Beckley’s Summer Car and Bike Show will be featured downtown during the month of July. Read more
Editor’s note: This column by the late Bev Davis originally was published March 5, 2010. Davis passed away Aug. 1, 2010, of a sudden illness. Read more
It remains the most destructive natural disaster in Wyoming County's history. Read more
CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Read more
Registration for the 2021 YMCA Summer Soccer Camp is underway at the Y as part of its Summer Sports Camp Series. Read more
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation will be offering a 6-session program on the beach at Lake Stephens designed to teach the basics of Yoga and Tai Chi, blended together into an art form called “Yo-Chi.” Read more
FLAT TOP — Under a cerulean sky and blazing sun, couples, families and individuals tread purposely through neat rows on top of a mountain. Read more
The American Civil War drama "Honey in the Rock," performed exclusively at Theatre West Virginia since 1961, opens July 8 with eight shows through July 17 at Cliffside Amphitheatre in Grandview. Read more
It’s a daunting task, raising money for and filling more than 900 backpacks with school supplies for area children in need. Read more
Think bowling alley meets darts — only with axes. Read more
Carnegie Hall continues its 2021 Ivy Terrace Concert Series on Thursday, July 8, at 7 p.m. with bluegrass musician Richard Hefner and some of his musically inclined friends. Read more
The time for live theater is quickly approaching at Greenbrier Valley Theatre. Read more
Looking for a new mystery? Try “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides. Read more
Raleigh County Parks and Recreation, Lake Stephens will be offering a 6-session program in July and August designed to teach the basics of swimming in water. Read more
Canaan Valley Resort is a four seasons destination with a wide array of adventures and a variety of guest rooms and cabins. On-site activities include an 18-hole championship golf course, scenic chairlift rides, sporting clay shooting range, hiking, and biking trails, bike rentals, miniature… Read more
charleston — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encouraged consumers to make safe, sensible decisions as they celebrate with fireworks during the Independence Day weekend. Read more
CHARLESTON – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Read more
CARROLLTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia covered bridge that's on the National Register of Historic Places may soon be restored to repair damage caused by a fire in 2017. Read more
Editor’s note: This column by the late Bev Davis originally was published Sept. 30, 2005. Davis passed away Aug. 1, 2010, of a sudden illness. Read more
One year after Covid-19 stopped the shows at Grandview Amphitheater, Theatre West Virginia has brought back music and dance to the Mountain State with four shows that celebrate Mountaineer grit and the vision of strong women. Read more
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1 for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. Each eligible child will receive a $200 benefit that may be … Read more
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show is returning as usual to Beckley in 2021, sponsored by Appalachian Power, Jill Moorefield of Beckley Events announced Tuesday. Read more
Every child attending Alderson Community Market on Tuesday July 6, from 3 to 6 p.m., will receive a brand new book free of charge from Read Aloud West Virginia, presented by Elizabeth Spangler. Read more
Tamarack Marketplace will be closed on Sunday, July 4, and will reopen Monday at 10 a.m. Read more
After a year of online fundraisers and entertainment, Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg has announced that some of its familiar live fare is returning this summer and fall. Read more
Sparklers and firecrackers enveloped in a sea of red, white and blue heralds July 4th celebrations, cookouts, and backyard pools. Read more
Some may call her plates a canvas and her kitchen a studio, but Piper Burgess just calls her new business Gourmet Grazing. Read more
Organizers of the Lilly Reunion have announced that their celebration will resume this year after canceling last year’s reunion because of the pandemic. Read more
Charleston – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Read more
“Thornwood” by Leah Cypress is this week’s book of the week. Everyone knows the story of Sleeping Beauty, right? Rosalin, the beautiful princess, was cursed to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel, causing her and the entire castle to fall asleep for a hundred years, only to b… Read more
Kieran Moïse’s afro was a splendid 19 inches, a huge part of his personality. But after six years of growth, the 17-year-old Alabamian knew that he and his hair would soon be parted: He was bound for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Read more
Editor’s note: This column by the late Bev Davis originally was published March 17, 2006. Davis passed away Aug. 1, 2010, of a sudden illness. Read more
“Twilight in Hazard: An Appalachian Reckoning” by Alan Maimon (Melville House) Read more
New River Community and Technical College is offering an online community education class on the history and science of barbecuing food on July 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will be offered online using Zoom video conferencing. Read more
When Beckley Dance Theatre School student Bailey Heffernan talks about following in her teacher’s footsteps, she means it quite literally – at least when it comes to the ones she takes in pointe shoes. Read more
This week’s book of the week is “The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin. Read more
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Hollie J. Bailey, 77, of Sabine, WV, passed on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at home following a long illness. Graveside service 2pm Sunday, July 18th, at Glen Fork Community Cemetery, Glen Fork. Arrangements by Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco.
