Metro Putnam

21/11/2023

Cabbage is a cool-weather crop. I plant cabbage in the spring and in the fall. This year, in addition to white and red cabbage, I planted Chinese cabbage, also known

17/11/2023

GHENT -- This is the time of year for everyone who enjoys playing outdoors during the winter, as they start getting excited since cold temperatures mean the skiing and snowboarding

15/11/2023

Enjoy Christmas tunes on the massive Harrah Symphonic Organ in Hurricane on Nov. 26.

The PipeSounds Organ Concert Series of Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church in Hurricane will feature Rodney Barbour performing the annual Christmas Organ Concert on the Harrah Symphonic Organ.

15/11/2023

Broccoli has been grown in the United States for over 200 years. Thomas Jefferson’s gardening journal indicates he planted broccoli in 1767.

08/11/2023

08/11/2023

This week, Farmer's Table chef Susan Maslowski shares a recipe for a fluffy breakfast favorite.

Henry Jones was an English baker who invented self-rising flour in 1845.

07/11/2023

03/11/2023

There’s not very many things you can be certain of in the athletic community, as situations can change overnight.

01/11/2023

While Halloween just happened and Thanksgiving arrives later this month, several area municipalities have already announced their Christmas parade dates and times, with most offering those in the holiday spirit

31/10/2023

We don’t see many pecan trees in the mountainous state of West Virginia, but they can be grown here. My father-in-law grew pecans in Hancock County.

25/10/2023

Traditional Halloween trick or treating is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, in Kanawha and Putnam counties. Below is a list of some of the other

25/10/2023

The 2023 Wagging Tails and Nitro Ales Beerfest & Chili Cookoff, Smoke on the Water Edition, will return to downtown Nitro early next month.

25/10/2023

It is mid-October and our garden is still producing. Finally, I have some very nice eggplants on the vine.

24/10/2023

The Charleston Light Opera Guild and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences will present a refreshed version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, “Cinderella,” for two upcoming weekends at

24/10/2023

Beckley-headquartered Hospice of Southern West Virginia Inc. received a donation recently from Sewell Mountain Sailing Association members from their 12th annual Mountain Mama Hospice Regatta.

24/10/2023

Two Charleston community theater groups have revealed their casts for their respective December holiday stage productions now in rehearsal, while a third troupe based in St. Albans will be seeking

18/10/2023

This week from the Farmer's Table: a piquant, pecan-enhanced chicken entree!

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11/10/2023

Farmer's Table columnist Susan Maslowski brings a delicious (lime) twist to eggplant in this week's recipe:

Eggplants are difficult to sell at the farmers market. There was a time when eggplant had a bad reputation. It was thought to cause bad breath, madness and cancer, but

11/10/2023

Celebrating Middle Eastern heritage and cuisine, the St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral will host its annual dinner from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 190 Court St.

11/10/2023

Several local fall festivals are scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 14, spanning the Upper Kanawha Valley to Putnam County. Plan accordingly to attend any and all of the festivals, which

11/10/2023

The inaugural Freedom Car Show will reveal a diverse selection of distinctive and innovative automobiles along Kanawha Boulevard on Saturday, Oct. 14.

05/10/2023

Contributing sports columnist Joe Stevens explores the long-running and ongoing success of Winfield High School's cross country team.

WINFIELD -- There’s a group of Kanawha Valley student-athletes that are running way ahead of the pack in the boys AA state cross country competition.

04/10/2023

An upcoming concert, featuring the unique Harrah Symphonic Organ, will take place later this month in Hurricane.

At 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, “An Organ Extravaganza," played by Johan Botes, music professor at Marshall University, will get underway at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church in

04/10/2023

While door-to-door, neighborhood trick-or-treating will be permitted from 6 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, for most Kanawha and Putnam countians, some cities, churches and other community entities are

04/10/2023

Ras el hanout is a spice mix found in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. The name means “head of the shop” in Arabic and implies the mix is comprised of the

04/10/2023

All that glitters isn’t necessary gold (although it might be if you’re a fortunate prospector) when the Kanawha Rock and Gem Club sponsors and presents its 49th annual Jewelry, Gem,

27/09/2023

This week's Farmer's Table recipe is an iconic Italian dish the whole family will love!

There are lots of types of sausages around the world. Many countries have a unique sausage tradition. There’s andouille, bratwurst, chorizo, longaniza, Cajun, and breakfast sausage.

27/09/2023

On Aug. 22, a virtual workshop, hosted by Federal Emergency Management Agency Region 3, based in Philadelphia, brought together state and federal agencies, along with representatives from power utilities to

22/09/2023

Craft beers, wines, food trucks, live music, vendors, and more. Come join us at our annual beer and wine tasting benefit for Erma's Angels!

20/09/2023

Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa. It is bordered by Libya, Algeria and the Mediterranean Sea.

20/09/2023

The Contemporary Youth Arts Company will open Dan Kehde’s latest stage play, “Dinerland,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, at the Elk City Playhouse, 218 Washington St., W., on

19/09/2023

The West Virginia Deaf Service Center is soliciting local employers to support its next camp program for area hearing-impaired youth, designed to introduce them to the workforce and instill a

18/09/2023

Coming this week to the Winfield Municipal Building at 12448 Winfield Road in Winfield:

12/09/2023

The fall issue of Metro Magazine is out to help you welcome the upcoming season of cooler temps and comfy sweaters. The cover features former WVU track star Sydney Cummings Houdyshell, a Sissonville native who's now an online fitness sensation. Read about her life challenges, fitness videos and new family.

Then learn about places to “get high” in the Mountain State – from airplane rides and hot air balloons to zip lines. Don't miss the profile on Rick Steelhammer, who looks back on his 50 years in the newsroom. And how better to usher in autumn than with a good book to go with that pumpkin spice latte? Read about two area independent bookstores that are becoming popular gathering places, and pick up some Bavarian recipes just in time for Oktoberfest celebrations.

There are stories on West Virginia history, movies, hot dogs, fall tailgate parties and more. Look for a copy of the new Metro Magazine – the Metro Valley's premier lifestyles publication.

Available at area newsstands, including Food Fair, Go-Mart and Piggly Wiggly. Or, have it delivered to your mailbox by calling 800-888-2834.

12/09/2023

Farmer's Table columnist Susan Maslowski has baked up an irresistible treat to try at home this week!

Mint is a fragrant herb that has a lovely scent and tastes good, too. It is the favorite toothpaste and mouthwash flavor. Mint can make mouths feel clean. There are