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WV Spirit

An incredible band, concert close to home

It’s been a decade since I saw my favorite band live for the first time and even though I’ve watched Shinedown perform eight times, I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. And luckily, Huntington has my back. Most of the Shinedown shows I’ve gone to have been in Huntington at the ...

Carnegie Hall’s lobby gallery features Dana Wheeles

Carnegie Hall’s Spring Exhibits are underway with three new galleries featuring the works of regional artists. The Auditorium Lobby Gallery features Virginia artist Dana Wheeles’ “Mandala Journeys.” Dana is a meditation teacher, life coach, and artist in Central Virginia. From client ...

Mothman in the Bible Belt Podcast shines light on social issues

Launched in September 2021, the bi-monthly Mothman in the Bible Belt Podcast tackles social issues like poverty, drug addiction, homelessness and LGBT rights while also highlighting West Virginia and Appalachian talent. The Mothman in the Bible Belt Podcast streams on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ...

Tickets to WAMSB 2023 competition now available

BUCKHANNON — Only two and a half months remain until bands from around the world will descend upon Buckhannon for the World Association of Marching Shows Bands (WAMSB) 2023 competition and tickets are now available. According to Randy Sanders, president of the WAMSB 2023 Buckhannon Host ...

Monkey’s Uncle mural

Photo by Candice Black Across the river in Marietta, local artists spruced up the Monkey’s Uncle tattoo studio near Harmar Village.

Somebody’s watching me…

Photo by Candice Black A set of eyes looks over pedestrians on the sidewalk on Market Street in Parkersburg.

Laurel Folk Falconer hosting W.Va. tour

The Laurel Fork Falconer is traversing the state of West Virginia and wants you to come along with him! Collin Waybright, known as the Laurel Fork Falconer, is a licensed Master Class Falconer and one of the youngest Master Class Falconers in the state of West Virginia. He is now taking ...

Giant Metal Roosters and Happiness

From the first time I laid eyes on him, I knew I wanted him. He was tall. He was bright. He was so incredibly handsome. And after my last relationship I definitely could entertain the notion of keeping company with someone who was more of the “strong, silent type” rather than the “rage ...

Suddenly Single: A Guide to Dating Apps and Thirst Traps

When my fiance left me for a geriatric gym rat of indeterminate gender and whose face only Mr. Ed could love, not to mention a more-than-questionable grasp on the discount bin of Maybelline, my knee-jerk reaction was to immediately bleach all my 2,000 body parts. The next was to write a ...

Yoga! Yoga! Yoga!

“Doctor, I need to lose a few pounds…” “Have you tried yoga? “… and I’m depressed…” “I’ve heard yoga is good for that!” “.. and anxiety-“ “So, yeah, yoga.” “- and I think I lost the keys to my car-“ “YOGA!” Perhaps I'm paraphrasing a bit ...