Category Archives: People To Know

Teachers are the backbone of the American education system. All other contributing factors aside, a good teacher impacts a student's life well beyond the classroom. The Eastern Panhandle has its share of good teachers, and it is certain that Elaine Unnone is among those ranks. Unnone is the visual arts teacher and fine arts department chair for...

By Audrey Knapp Photos by Josh Triggs At first glance, David Weller might appear to be like any other neighbor here in Martinsburg, WV. The 42-year-old was born and bred in Berkeley county, went to Shepherd University on a football scholarship, and has a steady job right here in town. Yet he stands apart from the rest of our neighbors for the fact that he doesn't just...

By Rick Hemphill Beer drinking should be an emotional experience and brewing beer may have been the spark that created the need for civilization. Craft beers are exposing the palate to the wonders of flavor combinations that would have been considered magical by King Midas or any of our ancestors. Sweet Baby Jesus, Dirty Little Freak, Colossus, Brimstone and Neon Gypsy are just the first of the...