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Growmentum wins 2024 Technology of the Year award

Growmentum was honored with the 2024 Technology of the Year Award at the Greenhouse Grower Evening of Excellence held recently as part of the annual AmericanHort Cultivate Conference.  This prestigious award, decided by a panel of industry experts, was announced to an audience of more than 500 horticulture industry professionals.   As the first West Virginia company to receive this accolade, Growmentum’s accomplishment marks a significant milestone for the startup ecosystem in the Mountain State — and for the state’s contribution to the Agtech ...

Tonique’s Trilogy treats curls with respect

Having naturally curly hair is a gift — or so people tell me. Sure, it is versatile, striking and full of personality, but being a curly girl comes with some challenges.   Curls require specialty products and care to maintain their health and appearance. Hairstylists who lack the proper training will often wet curly hair and then cut it as if it were straight. This leads to frizz, uneven layers and more than a few unhappy tears while contemplating one’s reflection in the mirror.   Westover is home to a rare salon that advertises services geared toward those with ...

Moses Auto Group acquires Toyota, Mitsubishi franchises in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN — The Toyota and Mitsubishi dealership on Don Knotts Boulevard is under new ownership. Moses Auto Group, with 10 other dealerships across the state, took ownership of Toyota and Mitsubishi franchises on July 1, said Bob Moses, chairman of the board. The new name is Moses ...

Ride on water: Jazzy’s Hydrobikes offers fun new way to explore

The Morgantown area offers many unique activities for outdoor enthusiasts. In recent years, Jazzy’s Hydrobikes joined the roster, allowing residents and visitors alike to explore Morgantown’s waterways in an inventive mode of transport — the Hydrobike.   Pedal-powered watercraft have been around for over a century and have taken many forms over the years. The Hydrobike brand was founded by Ray Buresch of Minnesota in 1990 and is currently found in over 70 countries worldwide. Buresch’s version of the contraption resembles a traditional bicycle frame grafted onto a ...