Grandfather’s heirloom tomatoes bloom in memory garden
Samantha Myers recalls a garden where 1990 planted tomatoes by her grandfather survived cancer, reseeded, and now brighten spring beds. The piece links field memories to Father’s Day and the importance of cherishing time with loved ones while they remain.
Tourism boosts in regional attractions amid scattered rain
Regional tourism in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia shows growth despite bad weather and recession. Gov. Caperton visited Thurmond for Whitewater Wednesday with Songer Whitewater. bookings at rafting outfits rise about 35 percent. Local attractions like Bramwell tours and Mount Bramwell Millionaires Garden Club report strong seasons. Visitors arrive from Virginias, 12 other states, and Australia, seeking one day trips and longer stays. Local chambers note high inquiry volumes. officials worry visitors move on to Charlotte or Myrtle Beach without staying to spend money. The Blue Ridge Highlands Tourism Council plans targeted marketing to make the region a destination rather than a stopover.
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Gaston Caperton
Songer
Ron Martin
Len
Susie Hanger
Bramwell
Lou Stoker
Tazewell Area
Crab Orchard Museum
Wilson
Richlands Area
Charlotte
N.C
Myrtle Beach
Blueridge Highlands
Stonewall, Old Blue Light at Theatre West Virginia draws crowds
Theatre West Virginia premiered Stonewall, Old Blue Light at Grandview Park Amphitheater. The outdoor epic about Thomas Stonewall Jackson features live artillery acoustics and a real horse, with verse-studded scenes and rapid set changes. Tickets and dates listed via central numbers.
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Thomas Jackson
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Grandview Park
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Eberle Thomas
Theatre West Vic
Handling stress and driving to work routines
The speaker describes using a 30 minute commute as time to unwind and plan for work. They practice stress prep by asking what is the worst that can happen and accepting it. If needed they fall back on eating a chocolate candy bar.
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