Katie Johns
Katie Johns is a freelance writer with a penchant for West Virginia culture. A native of the Kanawha Valley, she is a graduate of West Virginia State University and holds a bachelor's degree in English.
Pink or white — which rhododendron bears the official W.Va. state flower?
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...
Spring ideal season to engage in West Virginia botanical events
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...
Four romantic W.Va. venues ideal for a Valentine’s dining experience
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...
Foundation to establish black history museum in Huntington
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...
World War I city, Nitro commemorates centennial May 13 at new park
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...
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Pink or white — which rhododendron bears the official W.Va. state flower?
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...
Spring ideal season to engage in West Virginia botanical events
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...
Four romantic W.Va. venues ideal for a Valentine’s dining experience
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...
Foundation to establish black history museum in Huntington
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...
World War I city, Nitro commemorates centennial May 13 at new park
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...