Split pea soup is a hearty, thick soup made of dried split peas. The soup is common in many cultures and each has its own variation.
In one pre-eminent category, the South Charleston Fire Department now ranks a solid number one.
The cities of South Charleston and Charleston are requesting volunteers for a set of civic spring cleanup events beginning this weekend.
Nitro Mayor David Casebolt offered a public salute recently to Tracy Toler, a Nitro Development Authority Board member and city resident who has been instrumental in changing the landscape and visitor appeal of the city's already popular -- and tentatively growing -- Ridenour Lake area.
Dutch Miller Subaru will host a free community paper and electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, at the dealership at 1901 Patrick St. Plaza in Charleston.
Cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are three vegetables I do not grow in my garden. After several unsuccessful attempts, I gave up trying to battle worms, bugs and fickle weather. These cole crops are also prone to a number of diseases.
In the midst of plentiful pandemic restrictions, setbacks and delays, the Kanawha Valley Senior Services staff has forged ahead diligently to get their newer, bigger West Side headquarters fully functioning and publicly accessible again.
It became an officially recognized city during the midst of a global pandemic and, a century later, history has repeated itself, but the future — both near and long-term — appears bright for Dunbar.
GHENT -- I have to admit, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused just about everything to be shut down just over a year ago, I truly was worried that I was going to lose the opportunity to ski during the this past winter.
The origin of meatloaf is unclear. Some say it emerged around the fifth century in medieval Europe. It was a way to use meat scraps that were nearly spoiled. The scraps were finely diced and blended with nuts, fruits, herbs and spices. This was a great way to stretch protein in the diet.
Walks in the woods and more vigorous movement are on tap at Kanawha State Forest in Charleston, beginning this spring.
Last month at the Mammoth Mine site in Smithers, 36 contractors planted 204,000 trees on 267 acres of legacy minelands, as part of a large-scale restoration project in the Upper Kanawha Valley.
City of Montgomery officials announced via social media last week that the city and nearby Smithers will receive 20 mini-grants for civic improvements, programs and projects.
Ridenour Lake in Nitro will be the opening venue for the Rivers to Ridges Mountain Bike Race and Ride Series on Sunday, April 18, starting at 1 p.m.
A trio of local theater groups, based in St. Albans, Belle and Charleston, have cast actors and are in rehearsal for upcoming spring and early summer stage productions.
This is the time of year that gardeners in our area begin to plant potatoes. Planting potatoes two or three weeks before the last frost date will generally produce satisfactory results, since potatoes are cool weather vegetables.
St. Albans City Park is gearing up for a variety of springtime events, beginning this weekend with a holiday family favorite and continuing with the return of a perennially popular outdoor attraction next month.
The West Virginia Institute for Spirituality on Virginia Street East in Charleston is an ecumenical center for prayer and spiritual growth. Its ministry promotes spiritual life through silence, prayer, retreats, education, spiritual direction, and interfaith dialogue.
Camp Virgil Tate, 1400 Camp Virgil Tate Road in Charleston, will host a socially distanced Easter brunch and egg hunt as a fundraiser from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 3.
Until just a few weeks ago, I, along with every baseball fan in the region, wasn’t for sure if there was going to be professional baseball played in Charleston this summer.
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