Who is Keebie Gilkerson?
I’m in Huntington looking for Keebie Gilkerson. His real name is Charles, but nobody calls him Charles. I mean, he didn’t even... Read More
Feeling Young, Happy and … Sick?
Courtney Susman is reminded of her condition every time she speaks. Six months ago, she could have walked into Rainelle Elementary’s gymnasium... Read More
Historic Tax Credits & Why They Matter
Little excites me more than a community finding a modern use for a historic building. Nerdy, I know. But just check out... Read More
The Madness Behind My Brother My Brother & Me
The McElroy brothers just wanted to stay in touch. Travis, the middle child, and Griffin, the youngest of the three boys, had... Read More
Social Enterprise, say what?!
Anyone who knows me knows that I am all about social and environmental justice. Seriously. Talk to me about any social or... Read More
👂 say it out loud 👂
Neely Seams is used to standing in front of a crowd. A longtime performer at Greenbrier Valley Theater, Neely has entered a... Read More
😍 🏀 🏆 how sweet it is 🏆 🏀 😍
March madness is upon us and while the team at UpThink is busy getting psyched to watch the Mountaineers take on Gonzaga... Read More
💪 There’s no growth in comfort 💪
The mountains began to glow a reddish hue as the sun made its slow farewell over the Red River Gorge. The day,... Read More
Do You Know Sean Hornbuckle?
Sean Hornbuckle is a young member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Cabell County in the 16th district. A graduate... Read More
🎨 West Virginia Eye Candy 🎨
On Valentine’s Day, I ate dinner with my husband using pieces of West Virginia-made artwork. As part of the team at... Read More