Photo Series: A Day in Matewan, WV
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of introducing my co-worker at The Hub Kaycie Stushek and my dear friend Daniel Raines to one of my favorite West Virginia communities, Matewan.
First Ever Open Mic Night Sparks a New Creative Community in McDowell County
I walked in and saw a packed room, buzzing with positive energy. Everyone was there, at the Sterling Drive-In in Welch, West Virginia, to hear creative people express themselves.
Can We Grow a Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia’s Coalfields?
Entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of a small community. It defines the look and feel of downtown. In Madison, Renee’s School of Dance is a big part of that.
In Princeton, Entrepreneur Contest Brings Four New Businesses to Mercer Street
In Princeton, four entrepreneurs have been awarded grants to open businesses in the small city’s main street.
In McDowell County, the Princeton Renaissance a Natural Ally to Redevelopment Efforts
It has been really inspiring working in McDowell County and seeing the motivation of these active citizens to make a positive change in their community.
In Boone County, Locals Get To Work on Making Madison a Destination City
As someone that grew up in the Madison-Danville area, it has been a joy to bring the Innovation Acceleration Strategy (IAS) program to my home community.
Two Years Later, All Aboard Grafton a Lasting Legacy of The Hub’s Work
The Hub has been working with the people of Grafton since 2014, which is when the people of that city decided they wanted some help making positive change however they could, and became one of the first Turn This Town Around communities.
Could One Shuttered Boone County Business Actually Change the Future of Southern West Virginia?
When I closed the doors to Spoiler Warning Games and Comics for the last time, I thought I had no option but to leave the economic depression that is the West Virginia coal fields.
Saving Our Memories: Operation Photo Rescue To Fix Flood-Damaged Photos
A nonprofit organization that restores damaged photographs is coming to West Virginia to help families whose photos were damaged by the flood.
Hike It Baby: New Morgantown Mom Launches Outdoor Events for Kids
The West Virginia Physical Activity Network joined the Morgantown Chapter of Hike It Baby for a hike in Cooper’s Rock State Forest on Tuesday morning.