Pipestem News

Sometimes I wonder if West Virginia's deer have a secret plan to drive humans from the Mountain State.

CARPENTER ANTS: 9:30 p.m. Cover $3 to $5. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. Call 304-345-9893 or visit www.myspace.com/theemptyglass . JAM SESSION: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free.

Integrity, tirelessness and dedication were words used Thursday to describe Pipestem State Park Superintendent Steve Bolar, the recipient of the 2009 Distinguished West Virginian award.

Hike a trail zigzagging deep into a vale, hop on a tram slicing high into the air.

Bluefield Regional Medical Center is seeking a rate increase, according to information contained in a legal advertisement released in Wednesday's edition of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.

The travel industry makes a tremendous impact on the regional economy, and the staff of the Mercer County Convention & Visitors Bureau brought travel industry partners together with the people who operate local attractions for a networking luncheon Wednesday at David's at the Club.

Loyd's Cash Store isn't likely to be forgotten. Also known also by some other monikers - Green Sulphur General Store, Liberty Gas Station, Green Sulphur Feed and Hardware - Boyd's is set in Summers County along W.Va. 20, the same wild, rural spot since it has occupied since it was built in 1854.

There have been at least seven fires that officials say have been set intentionally.