A Princeton art gallery is creating a more accurate, stereotype-free view of Appalachia. By the end of chase bowman’s decade of living all over the country—which took him from Cleveland, Ohio, to San Francisco, California—he discovered his calling, and it took him right back to his southern West Virginia roots. Bowman had endured his fair share of jokes based on…
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Art in Industry
Custom furniture makers find beauty in the raw. Few businesses have names that capture the essence of their product so well as Morgantown’s Artfully Industrial Furniture. Only one year after the company’s inception, its modern, custom pieces are beginning to make appearances in tastefully decorated businesses and homes throughout the area. Josh Perry is co-owner of Artfully Industrial and does…
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More Moorefield
Take a stroll around this historic Potomac Highlands town—there’s lots to discover. Originally chartered in 1777, Moorefield is the fourth-oldest town in West Virginia, and it looks the part. This Hardy County hamlet features a historic district with structures built in the Greek Revival, Queen Anne, and Italianate styles, some dating back to the 18th century. But Moorefield is no…
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Kicking Glass
Blenko’s new design team breathes fresh air into a beloved brand while holding with tradition. Emma Walters has broken a glass ceiling—with glass, no less. Last October, Blenko Glass Company in Milton hired Walters as the first female designer in the company’s 125-year history. “We have a lot of women who work at Blenko, but not currently on the factory…
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Southern Sustainability
A landscape architect offers guests a peaceful respite in the New River Gorge. With the popularity of space-sharing apps like Airbnb on the rise, travelers have seemingly endless accommodations options at their fingertips. But one southern West Virginia rental, just minutes from the stunning views of the New River Gorge, is setting itself apart by offering guests scenic surroundings, a…
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