A couple of months ago, my dad mentioned he missed seeing those colorful, decorated rocks that began popping up in random places during the pandemic. Fueled, I suppose, by more […]
Outdoors and Travel
‘Watch out for deer’ — Not good at good-byes (if this is one)
It’s crazy how the world works. Every morning, we wake up, believing we know what the next 24 hours will bring. Some mornings, we’re right. Others, we couldn’t be more […]
Public comments oppose Lake Lynn Generation’s request to lower Cheat Lake; company submits more information to support proposal
MORGANTOWN — Lake Lynn Generation this week submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission information amplifying its request to lower its seasonal minimal Cheat Lake reservoir level by three feet. […]
Here’s a fun craft to do while cooling off inside
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 […]
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 […]




