A new gallery and studio space seeks to boost Bolivar’s art scene. Anne Rule-Thompson and her husband bought and renovated the oldest commercial building in Bolivar, which began its life as a feed store back in the 19th century, because she wanted to grow something in the small Eastern Panhandle town. Rule-Thompson opened Rivers Studio & Gallery in the space…
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From antique items to wedding rentals, Ella & Company has a bit of everything. Customers find a fresh, new look every time they visit Ella & Company. The Thomas shop is a showcase for home goods, furniture, and antiques, as well as a showroom for wedding rentals. “I love to stage things and change the store in ways that people…
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South Charleston lives up to its motto with family-friendly shopping, recreation, and dining. Before we begin, there’s a few things to know about South Charleston. First, it actually lies west of West Virginia’s capital city. And second, it’s not just a neighborhood of Charleston—it’s a separate town, with a charm all its own. While South Charleston is home to most…
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Arts & Treasures expands to make the city a destination. When Tom Hart is asked about woodworking, he responds like a man who has always known his calling. “It brings a peace and a tranquility to me, to take a piece of wood and look at it, imagine the possibilities,” he says. “My dad bought me my first woodworking tools…
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At 60 years strong, a Morgantown mainstay is still innovating. Christopher Atkins’ computer wallpaper is a page from a 1956 phone book. He reads one of the short blurbs aloud: “Bell’s Invention Practical: A 91-year-old Kentuckian recently doubted whether a voice could be carried over a wire. A demonstration convinced him that the telephone really works.” He laughs out loud…
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