Some of the articles in this month's West Virginia South!

April/May (Reflections)

WVS Cover Story
Taylor Made. Local country band reflects on family, music and their big record deal.

WVS Features
The buzz about bees. West Virginia beekeepers help honey makers thrive.

Watts Roost Vineyard. Take a tour of this Lewisburg winery, one of several to be represented at the W.Va. Spring Wine Festival in Crab Orchard.

Agritourism. Close-up looks at working farms and vineyards are attracting visitors from near and far.

How does your garden grow? Curious about when to plant, how to grow and when to harvest a bounty of cucumbers and tomatoes? Raleigh County Master Gardeners supply the answers.

WVS Adventure
The Beasts! Journey through the back nine of our 18-hole all-star golf course.

Attention prep golfers: Glade Springs Junior Expo to offer tutelage from the legendary Jim Jamieson.

Reflections in nature abound on this hike through the New River Drys.

You belong among the wildflowers. NPS program showcases blooming beauty in the New River Gorge.

WVS Art
Oh, play me some mountain music at Tamarack's upcoming Appalachian Music Festival.

Autism Awareness furthered in new children's book authored by Raleigh County teacher and illustrated by local artist.

WVS Books
"Red Helmet." W.Va. author and rocket boy Homer Hickam reflects on the coal mining and romance themes in his new book.

WVS Design
Planning a winter wedding? Oceana event planner creates a Joyous Occasion to remember.

WVS Food
The Magnolia Room. When a painter turns to icing, the canvas becomes wedding cake at this Princeton business.

WVS Style
Prom season is just around the corner, and the latest looks are colorful, fun and in a store near you.

WVS Family
Whizbang! Workshops give kids hands-on learning fun at the Clay Center in Charleston.

WVS Heritage
Happy Passover! Matt Hill examines West Virginia's Jewish heritage and gives us a glimpse of one family's seder celebration.

Changes in Attitude. West Virginian Jessie Gant reflects on being away from - and returning to - her Mountain Mama.

WVS Getaways
The Cabins at Pinehaven are as convenient as a city hotel, but as private as a forest cabin - and they're at Beaver!

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