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The Woolly Worm’s Winter Forecast: Folklore, Science, or both?
As nature prepares for the magical transition to fall with autumn colors, one of the many tales that mark the seasonal shift is the legend of the woolly worm, scientifically known as the Pyrrharctia Isabella or the Isabella tiger moth caterpillar. As temperatures cool, the woolly worms emerge and begin their journey–seemingly searching for a place to hibernate–signaling the change of the season.
The 2026 Food Lion Apple Campaign is in the Books
WHITE SULPHUR SPGS- From Sept.16–Oct. 6 purchases in the produce aisle helped fill tables and hearts with hope for local families in White Sulphur Springs.
Stink Bugs Have Taken Over, so When will They Leave?
People are talking a lot about the Stink bug these days, one of those small ordinary creatures that somehow manage to be the most irritating when you least expect it—especially in West Virginia. As the weather shifts from warm days to cooler evenings, these bugs often find their way into homes, apartments, and garages. People notice them crawling along windowsills, gathering on siding, and then—most memorably letting off a sharp odor when disturbed.
Food Lion Apple Bag Campaign to Support Local Hunger-Relief Effort
WHITE SULPHUR SPGS- At Food Lion in White Sulphur Springs, an easy purchase in the produce aisle can help fill tables and hearts with hope for local families from Sept 16 – Oct 6.
10-Year-Old McKinley Tabor Shines at the West Virginia State Fair
FAIRLEA- McKinley Tabor, 10 years old from Marie, WV, has been involved with the State Fair of West Virginia starting at 10 months old with her family, Circle T Farm. She began her show career competing in leadline classes and then as she grew older, her miniature horses Elsa and Anna. McKinley began showing draft horses at the age of six and has competed in the Jr. Cart class and Best Farm Team class where she has won many blue ribbons.
Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Department Brings Community Support to the State Fair
RONCEVERTE- At this year’s State Fair of West Virginia, fairgoers can visit the Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Department stand—an all-volunteer, community-focused non-profit that’s been serving the area for generations. The department purchased the fair stand as a fundraiser in 2022. The Ronceverte Volunteer Fire Department has been established since 1889, making it one of the oldest fire departments in West Virginia. The department is 100% volunteer, and they’re always looking for new members.
Freedom Ag & Energy Is Now Offering Propane Delivery at its Ronceverte Location
RONCEVERTE- Freedom Ag & Energy, a locally owned and operated agricultural and energy supplier serving farmers, homeowners, businesses, and rural communities in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, announces that propane delivery is now available at its Greenbrier location in Ronceverte. Store Manager Chelsea Black and her team are ready to answer questions, discuss service options, and help customers get started with propane service.
Woven Stems Studio Brings Custom Creativity Back to Local Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. (WVDN) — New life has moved into a familiar downtown location. In March 2024, Freda Zicafoose and her sister-in-law, Laurie Traxler, opened Woven Stems Studio on Main Street, transforming their shop into a creative design studio where customers can stop in, relax, and make something special together. According to Freda, the idea started long before opening day. “I started making wreaths and bows during Covid,” she said.
Greenbrier County Students Attend West Virginia Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy
GLENVILLE- Gavin Satterwhite, Mason Keister, and Dalton Brown from Greenbrier County attended the 2026 West Virginia Sheriff’s Association Youth Leadership Academy, held July 12 through July 17 at Glenville State College. The West Virginia Sheriff’s Youth Leadership Academy is an annual, weeklong summer program designed for teenage boys and girls.
Explore West Virginia’s Most Popular Lakes and Streams During Gold Rush
WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia Gold Rush event is in its final days. This event, in its ninth year, runs from March 30 to April 11. This angler’s event offers all ages a chance to catch golden rainbow trout and win prizes. With 69 lakes and streams stocked for the Gold Rush, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a prize-winning golden rainbow trout. Anglers are encouraged to fish multiple stocking locations to increase their chances of a golden tagged catch and a prize.
Bridge Day 2022 returns to the New River Gorge
After being canceled for two straight years due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, Bridge Day is back! The world-famous event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9a.m.-3 p.m. The only other time in history the event was canceled was in September 2001 due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Bridge Day is held annually on the third Saturday in October and commemorates the completion of the bridge founded in October 1977. Bridge Day is West Virginia’s largest single day festival.
State fair hosts RV group
FAIRLEA (WVDN) – This week the State Fairgrounds home to about 200 motorhomes for the Great Eastern Area Rally. Great Eastern Area Rallies (GEAR) is sponsored by FMCA’s Eastern Area Motorhome Association Inc. and is being held rally July 13-16. This is the third year that GEAR has held the rally at the fairgrounds. “People in the area are top notch!” said Chris Holtzman, Eastern Area Motorhome Association (EAMA) Southern Regional vice president.
VIDEO: Cooking With Linux: Lots and Lots of Word Processors! The Tuesday Linux Journal Show
VIDEO: Cooking With Linux: Lots and Lots of Word Processors! The Tuesday Linux Journal Show
3 Open Source Desktop Publishing Tools for Small Businesses
Small businesses and start-ups are always on the lookout for ways to save money on new and expensive services. Many budget-minded small businesses are returning to the days of hands-on and in-house to keep costs down, and the many open source tools available today can help do just that. While you can find plenty of local and online publishing vendors, security and secrecy is always a concern. Open source tools like gLabels, LibreOffice, and Scribus—used in-house—can mitigate those concerns.
Top 3 Sites To Help You Become A Linux Command Line Master
The truth about Linux today is that one may never have to actually touch a terminal or issue a single Linux command in order to run some versions of this flexible alternative operating system. While there are times when using the Linux command line could be expeditious and the benefits of possessing the ability to use it are numerous, many users can be intimidated by the prospect. They may think it’s too difficult or too much to remember.
The Best LibreOffice Features for Small Business
If you're looking for an affordable alternative to Microsoft Office, you might well consider an open source productivity suite such as LibreOffice. Ever since its origins back in 2010 (open source fans will recall its relation to OpenOffice), the software has steadily improved. Today LibreOffice can successfully compete with any other popular productivity suite in a business setting.
An Introduction to Linux Containers
Linux container technology is the latest computing trend sweeping the computing world. A lot of financial and technical investors, Linux software programmers, and customers are betting that containers will change the way businesses manage their computer systems—from deployment to maintenance. Container technology has become its own ecosystem with no less than 60 companies supporting some aspect of the technology. But what exactly are Linux containers, and how can they help you?
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