Besides the normal �Small Town America' Christmas parade and town square Christmas tree lighting, Martinsburg offers cultural and historical holiday activities. Stay a night and enjoy the country at Christmas.

The three best fine dining establishments in the Martinsburg area are Heatherfields Restaurant and Lounge, Walden Restaurant within The Woods Resort and the Bavarian Inn which overlooks the Potomac River.

Finding a quality prepared Thanksgiving or holiday meal is essential. In Martinsburg, WV, Fertile Plains Custom Pork and Ramon's Catering have the best reputations and Martin's Food has the best boxed meals.

Find out where the best Black Friday bargains are in Martinsburg, WV.

I watched many movies in this theater, until things changed for the dirty.

This is what happened when I reserved a room for the weekend at Knights Inn

Most of the locals' favorite restaurants are closed for Thanksgiving, but you will still find three great casual dining choices. The Cracker Barrel, Shoney's and Ryan's each have fantastic Thanksgiving dinners planned.

This largely successful second annual event draws visitors from five state region. Authors are available to discuss their works and autograph copies. The event is supported by a wide variety of workshops, group discussions, book reviews, etc.

Up and coming pop-punk Baltimore, Maryland band: DROPOUT YEAR. Part of Vans Warped Tour in Columbia, Maryland & performing at Guitars for Bagpipes Benefit Event in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

If you are thinking about robbing an establishment, it might be best to avoid ones located in West Virginia.

MARTINSBURG, WV - Imagine the horror of passing a utility pole and seeing a body dangling from it. That is exactly what one person witnessed during the morning hours at the intersection of Wilson Street and New York Avenue in Martinsburg on Wednesday.

Halloween is coming closer than you think. Here are some great events in the Washington, DC Area you need to check out.

A band formed from the lessons of life, influenced by everything it comes across, Soul Intension is a band you can't miss.

Imagine coming in first, second and third in a battle of the bands competition. These guys are involved in a little bit of everything, so they made such a feat happen.

Interviewing this band was a blast! They have an awesome sense of humor and you find yourself instantly at ease in their friendly presence. They mesh like family, as only long-time friends can.

Skull City band RhinoHelicopter in their first ever interview. These fifteen year old boys have amazing talent, energy, skill and personality. They will become a force.

Shepherd University is my alma mater for undergraduate school. I loved this place!

A review of Mountain State University and things to do around Beckley, West Virginia.

The Department of Defense has announced the recipients of the 2007 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.

Odd news from around the Nation.

Buffalo Wild Wings or BW's as locals call it is the sports bar/ restaurant for any sports fanatic.

If you want to gamble in a relaxing atmosphere. . .

Part 3 of my series.

On a recent trip to Pennsylvania, I felt compelled to stop at Hoss's Family Steak and Seafood Restaurant since I always enjoy stopping at restaurants that have good food and that are not the same ones I have at home.

I was going through my journals and came across something that happened last year during the Christmas shopping season. It could have happened yesterday for my luck has not changed.

Belle Boyd is a figure swathed in legendary prose. But who was this woman, who as a feisty teenager, displayed traits of loyalty and courage without regard to personal sacrifice?

As Veterans Day approaches, our hearts go out to the families of our soldiers serving at war. Our thoughts are drawn to the sacrifices of our young men and women overseas. Our memories flash to the past, of the stories of our fathers and grandfathers.

This piece features the best Halloween events in the Washington, DC area.

Halloween is just one month away. For those who haven't got any plans for this event, I have a guide that show you the Halloween activities you can't miss.

By choosing the right charity to donate your used car to you can double your tax credit. The Good News Mountaineer Garage and The Salvation Army both have donation programs that allow you to get the most for your used vehicle.