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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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Discover upcoming events, must-visit hidden gems, interesting local stories and more!
Feeling chilled? Warm up with handcrafted Appalachian spirits!
Pour yourself a glass of comfort this winter. From mountain whiskey to rum, Southern West Virginia’s liquors warm the heart— and make fantastic cocktails. Isaiah Morgan Distillery— Summersville Meet one…
Golden days of yore: how Victorians celebrated Christmas
Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas crackers— much of our merry holiday associations come from Victorian England. Southern West Virginia owes much to Queen Victoria’s reign, too. Exquisite coal baron mansions, quirky…
Story By Alice – New River Gorge Bridge
Name: Alice We had been In Lynch,Kentucky at family reunion..Some of the family and Us was going onto West Virginia to visit the New River Gorge Bridge ..We heard it…
Christmas events!
Christmas is coming to southern West Virginia! All month long, we’re celebrating with festivals, feasts, and maybe a visit or two from Santa. Join us! Here are some of our…
SHOP SMALL: Bluefield Edition
“Nature’s Air-Conditioned City” will celebrate Small Business Saturday both online and on the ground. Here’s the scoop on special social media events, participating merchants, and upcoming Christmas events. Contests Shop Small Saturday…
Shop Small Saturday: the Fayetteville edition
“America’s Coolest Small Town” lives up to its name with lots of quirky, appealing boutiques. Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 25 makes things even better. Stop by for deals and…
Beckley’s Shop-Small Extravaganza
Nothing helps Christmas shopping more than unique shops and lots of deals. Fortunately, Beckley will have plenty of both on Shop Small Saturday. Pop-up shops Thanks to the Downtown Beckley…
Need a little Christmas? These 5 events will make you merry in no time
Now that we’re into November, it’s perfectly acceptable to celebrate the joy of Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of year, after all! So go ahead— lift your spirits with…
Story By Tim – Cass RR
I got to visit and ride the Cass RR to top of Bald Mountain on October 15, 2017 with family and friends. Our first visit there. It was very enjoyable…
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Beckley – Raleigh County
With plenty of things to see and do, Beckley-Raleigh County offers a convenient and accessible Southern West Virginia getaway. Explore the area and start planning your trip now.