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By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -03/31
A three-man team of hunters scoured steep mountain slopes near Slaty Fork on Thursday, in search of the elusive Allium tricoccum. The species is known to hide under leaves in the early spring and give off a pungent odor when captured. The hunters successfully captured several Alliums ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -06/02
Lawyers, mechanics, retirees and an assortment of other workers arrive at a machine shop at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park every other weekend, where the Mountain State Railroad and Logging Historical Association (MSRLHA) is restoring a vintage locomotive.
Climax number 1551 was ...
By Geoff Hamill Satff Writer -05/12
Pocahontas County has lots of rocks. Those of us living higher up on the mountains have little topsoil, but lots of rocks. When it comes to gardening, rocks are good for nothing, except for rock gardens, and you can't eat rocks.
But people with rocky yards can still grow vegetables ...
By Pamela Pritt, Editor -04/07
County commissioners had some strong words for state leaders who took no action on gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale, but had little other recourse currently than to write a letter to those same leaders to "send a clear signal that we are dissatisfied."
More than 15 people ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -06/02
A leading conservation group relocated its annual fly fishing school to Pocahontas County.
The West Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited (WVCTU), a non-profit organization with the mission to conserve, restore and protect coldwater fisheries, conducted its 34th annual fly fishing ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -04/28
In the world of motorcycles, there are different breeds. Between sleek street cycles and rugged dirt bikes is the dual sport bike - designed to go both on and off the road. Dual sport bikes have heavy-duty suspensions and high fenders, like dirt bikes, but more comfortable seats and ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -06/16
Two veterans of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) visited Watoga State Park on Saturday, along with family, friends and visitors, to celebrate their time in the historic work relief program and commemorate its massive accomplishments.Park superintendent Mark Wylie welcomed CCC ...
By Drew Tanner -03/31
Sometimes you have to pursue your dreams despite what others might tell you. That's what Beaver Creek artist Erin Lore says she had to do as she planned go to Concord College after graduating from high school in Greenbrier County.
"When I went to see my guidance counselor and we ...
By Drew Tanner -06/30
Woodworker Eddie Fletcher jokes that he has a difficult time burning firewood; he sees potential in every piece of wood he picks up. His love for wood and working with the material recently materialized in his "church of wood" that occupies the century-old chapel that was once New ...
By Drew Tanner -04/28
Elizabeth Sutton grew up surrounded by art and artists. Her mother is a graphic designer and her father is a retired art professor.
As a child she would "help" her father teach his art students at Rose State College in Oklahoma.
"Ever since I was little, I can remember going to ...
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By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -03/31
A three-man team of hunters scoured steep mountain slopes near Slaty Fork on Thursday, in search of the elusive Allium tricoccum. The species is known to hide under leaves in the early spring and give off a pungent odor when captured. The hunters successfully captured several Alliums ...
By Drew Tanner -09/22
Pocahontas County Commissioners traveled to Wetzel County last Thursday to see firsthand the impacts of Marcellus Shale gas drilling. Commissioners David Fleming, Jamie Walker and Martin Saffer spent more than five hours speaking with landowners, visiting well sites, compressor ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -06/02
A leading conservation group relocated its annual fly fishing school to Pocahontas County.
The West Virginia Council of Trout Unlimited (WVCTU), a non-profit organization with the mission to conserve, restore and protect coldwater fisheries, conducted its 34th annual fly fishing ...
By Drew Tanner -06/30
Woodworker Eddie Fletcher jokes that he has a difficult time burning firewood; he sees potential in every piece of wood he picks up. His love for wood and working with the material recently materialized in his "church of wood" that occupies the century-old chapel that was once New ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -04/28
In the world of motorcycles, there are different breeds. Between sleek street cycles and rugged dirt bikes is the dual sport bike - designed to go both on and off the road. Dual sport bikes have heavy-duty suspensions and high fenders, like dirt bikes, but more comfortable seats and ...
By Suzanne Stewart -07/08
Long before Boyer Station became a restaurant, motel and campground, it was a general store and post office for the town of Boyer.
Owner Frank Murphy said he remembers going to the store as a child.
“I remember coming in and getting a pop every once in awhile,” he said. “They had ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -03/03
For a long time, I've wanted to visit the Beechy Run waterfall in the Cranberry Wilderness during winter. I thought it would look nice with lots of snow and ice. But I've been discouraged by the difficulty of reaching the area during the winter months.
In good weather, you can park ...
By Geoff Hamill Staff Writer -06/02
Lawyers, mechanics, retirees and an assortment of other workers arrive at a machine shop at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park every other weekend, where the Mountain State Railroad and Logging Historical Association (MSRLHA) is restoring a vintage locomotive.
Climax number 1551 was ...
By Suzanne Stewart, sastewart@pocahontastimes.com -01/26
On January 27, Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg will transform into a reggae hall as Snowshoe native Shawn Owen performs songs from his new album.
Residing now in Annapolis, Maryland, Owen is returning to the West Virginia hills to celebrate the album release with friends and family.
Mu...
By Suzanne Stewart -04/05
Carrying on a tradition that spans four generations, the Russell Taylor family, of Dunmore, gathers on the family farm to tap the trees and make maple syrup.
Linda Taylor said that maple syrup has always been a part of life for the Taylors.
“This home place belonged to Russell ...
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