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by Bonnie Williamson After 42 years, changes have taken place at the Bavarian Inn, a famous resort in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. However, owners Christian and David Asam, stand by the adage, "The more things change, the more they stay the same." While a lot of big changes have happened, the real situation is that nothing important has changed at all. "We are still the European-inspired country inn...

by Karen Gardner The beginnings of The Rusty Nail Winery are as incongruous as its name. "This started as a joke," said Shelly Crate. Her husband, Michael, was joking with a co-worker about working long hours for low pay, and the co-worker suggested starting a winery. Mike took the idea and ran with it. "As soon as I threw...

by M.T. Decker Country Roads Tire and Auto started in 1990 when husband and wife Russel and Maryanne Kelvington decided to start a Goodyear Franchise in Martinsburg WV. From the start, they wanted the business to remain an independent, family-owned shop. They worked hard, supporting their community and building their business. It was my pleasure to meet the Kelvingtons two years ago as they were...