If the number of bronze sculptures in a town says something about its pride, Morgantown became a much prouder place in 2016. It also became far more aware of sculptor, artist, and musician Jamie Lester. A native of southern West Virginia, Lester showed artistic talent even as a kid. He studied art at WVU, eventually finding his home in sculpture. After college…
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Like any other Tuesday morning, Kroger cheesemonger Miguel Acosta was cutting cheese. An old man with a white beard and a tweed flat cap walks up to him and says, “You’re a murderer.” Confused, Acosta asks why. The old man replies sternly, “You’re killing the cheese!” A connoisseur of cheese, he spends 10 minutes explaining to Acosta why he is a cheese murderer. This is one…
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There’s as much to do in the waters, woods, and cliffs around Morgantown as there is downtown. But you can’t take on the great outdoors without the right equipment—that’s where Pathfinder comes in. Pathfinder can outfit everyone from car camper to daredevil with equipment for skateboarding, cycling, paddling, snow sports, and much more. Its gear appeals to mountaineer and urbanite alike because it’s both functional…
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Keeping up with the needs of a growing child can get expensive, especially when those new jeans from Christmas are already starting to look a little short and those barely worn sneakers are beginning to fit a little snug. Luckily, secondhand store Once Upon a Child has an apparel selection that can help kids stay in style and parents stay on budget. Since the franchise…
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When Don Knotts walked into 107 High Street to volunteer for World War II, the Monongalia Arts Center had not yet been conceived of. Constructed in 1913, the building served as Morgantown’s first large post office and federal office building. Today it’s on the National Register of Historic Places—and BOM voters consider it Morgantown’s best gallery. Displaying local art is just one of the MAC’s functions. In 2017…
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