Katie Johns
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Two prominent species of rhododendron bloom in West Virginia in spring and summer, but only one bears the official state flower. Pale pink or magenta— which blossom is the official state flower? Flourishing from late May through July, no other flowering plant so vividly ushers in the transition between spring and summer … Read more
SAINT ALBANS, W.Va. — One of the best things about living in West Virginia is the opportunity to experience its cycles of growth. Whether in the lush forests along the Ohio and Potomac rivers or among the balding peaks of the Alleghenies, few places on Earth are as seasonally differentiated as the Mountain State. Biologists … Read more
I believe West Virginia was made for romance, and I can think of no better Valentine’s Day weekend adventure than one spent dining after a drive through the breath-taking West Virginia countryside. For a romantic like myself, it’s a wonderful weekend to dine out, when you can secure reservations. Here are four romantic venues I’ve … Read more
The Huntington home of one of West Virginia’s pioneer black educators and civil-rights activists is being developed as a museum, according to officials at the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Foundation. The former home of Memphis Tennessee Garrison at 1702 10th Avenue has been stablized since being purchased in 2007, and foundation members are now seeking … Read more
Born of the military need for explosives during the first World War, the city of Nitro, West Virginia, celebrates its centennial May 13 with the dedication of a new municipal park honoring its military history. The park at 21st Street and 2nd Avenue has been designed to accommodate community events and will include a stage, … Read more
