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All CategoriesEarthTalk: Stimulus package rewards for businesses greening upfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that, are there programs in place to... Read more...Looking to hit the ski slopes in West Virginia this winter?Looking to hit the ski slopes in West Virginia State this winter? - Where to go skiing in West Virginia state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of West Virginia... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in West VirginiaCutting your own Christmas tree is a fun holiday activity. You can find Christmas trees at West Virginia tree farms from our list below. But make sure you do it right so you... Read more...Summersville Holiday Shopping Guide - Black Friday deals and Summersville Malls and OutletsBetween his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy. For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put... Read more...Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Nicholas CountyThe reports of Swine Flu in West Virginia (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak.... Read more...An Invitation to our Summersville Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Summersville, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...Find West Virginia Corn Mazes - Get lost in a West Virginia haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a West Virginia corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Summersville organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Summersville is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around SummersvilleGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Summersville areaWhat’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts West Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made... 4 comments Read more...Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% LevelWith recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. ... Read more...Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Summersville areaThey're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due... Read more...Giving To Summersville Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997) No doubt... Read more...Make a difference in Summersville! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Summersville area and around... Read more...The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing... 1 comment Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For SummersvilleThey're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Summersville,... Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Summersville area do you in!Going out to eat in Summersville and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a... 3 comments Read more...EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household usefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the... 2 comments Read more...EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the homefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some simple low cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? -- S.L.According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save... Read more...EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? -- J.K.The short... 1 comment Read more... |