When the Fourth of July is through the week like this year, we always like to spend the whole weekend celebrating the holiday. That’s when family can come to visit […]
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DIY SODA MAKING
With summer heat upon us, we may find ourselves craving a cool, bubbly soda. Instead of reaching for a conventional soda — likely full of artificial colors, sweeteners and preservatives, […]
Regional artist Lauren Winans to release new single “Rainbows”
Lauren Winans’ new single “Rainbows” was released this past week on all streaming platforms.This is the second single off Winans’ new EP, the “Truth will Set You Free.” The release […]
Main Street Morgantown to hold Arts Walk
Main Street Morgantown will hold its Summer Arts Walk from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 13 in Downtown Morgantown. The public is encouraged to see the many artisans, makers and sellers […]
Good, original movies out there
There has been a lot of discourse about the state of movies today and whether or not Hollywood has any original ideas. This is often discussed in the context of […]
‘I used to be Funny’ worth watching
I love it when comedians star in dramatic films. Robin Williams in “Dead Poets Society.” Jim Carrey in “The Truman Show.” Will Farrell in “Stranger Than Fiction.” I love all […]
A boy and his granddad, together again
Every summer, I climb into the back seat of my dad’s Traverse, dogs in tow, to head to Carolina Beach for a week of family time. It’s a laid-back vacation […]
WVPT kicks off its summer season with ‘Clue: On Stage’
In 1949, Parker Brothers released the board game Clue, in which players would use various hints to determine who had murdered the mysterious Mr. Green — in what room and […]
Mothers and daughters are a beautiful thing
Well, I’m back. For the few people besides my father who regularly turn to this space to read these words, you’ll have noticed I was absent the past couple of […]
Sweet 16
he WOW! Factory, a paint-your-own pottery, mosaic, glass-fusing and clay hand-building studio on University Avenue in Star City, celebrates 16 years in business this month with a month-long Sweet 16 […]
