CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Speaking before hundreds of tourism champions, hospitality leaders, and small business owners at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, state officials announced today that West Virginia’s tourism economy has officially reached unprecedented heights, generating an all-time record economic impact of $9.4 billion. “This tourism boom is a direct reflection of the hard work Read More…
Wilma Lee Smith, 74, of Mt. Zion, WV, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Miletree Center, Spencer. She was born December 16, 1950, at Millstone, WV, a daughter of the late John and Erless Gay Husk Blake. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Joann Blake. She is Read More…
Local Baker Terry Hickman, well known in the area for her tasty pies and pastries, won multiple awards at the the West Virginia Folk Festival on Saturday, June 17th, 2023 in Glenville. Mrs. Hickman received 1st place ribbons at the pie contest for two entries, a homemade coconut cream pie and homemade cherry pie and Read More…
