We all love Christmas Songs (at least for the first week of the holiday season) so here is your opportunity to vote for your favorite.

We are going to be listing the Best Christmas songs for our visitors to vote on. You can vote as many times as you like so vote early and often and push your favorite song to the top.

In round 1, you'll find some traditional favorites like Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Want to suggest a song for round 2?... More about: Vote for your favorite Christmas Song

Martinsburg, WV - Despite the chilly weather, a robust crowd turned out for the 2007 Martinsburg, WV Christmas Parade.

The parade featured various bands, churches, organization, performers and no less than three Santas (call me a traditionalist but I think Santa should be reserved for the end of the parade).

Didn't get a chance to see the parade? Take a look at our More about: 2007 Martinsburg, WV Christmas Parade

Martinsburg, WV - Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and a host of performers and dignitaries helped light the Christmas Tree at the Square in Martinsburg, WV.

In addition to the Christmas Tree lighting there was a ginger bread house where children could visit Santa. There was also a cash machine drawing in which adults could try their luck at grabbing enough money out of thin air to help pay for those Christmas wishes that were being revealed in... More about: 2007 Martinsburg, WV Christmas Tree Lighting

We are currently in the process of upgrading our system for reviewing businesses. The new systems will allow a user to add pro's and con's of a business in addition to the standard text review.

The new system will also give each business an overall rating based on three criteria (quality, service and value).

We think these new features will make the reviews more useful. Unfortunately, the reviews are down for the time being while we work out some... More about: Reviews Unavailable During Upgrade

Here are a few tips for those of you who will (or intend) to participate in the 2007 Buck Season that started on Nov. 19.

-- Sunday hunting is legal in the following 14 counties on private land only: Boone, Brooke, Clay, Hancock, Jefferson, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Marshall, Mingo, Ohio, Wayne, Wetzel and Wyoming. The only Sunday that falls during the bucks-only gun season is Nov. 25. Hunters are reminded that deer gun seasons are closed in Logan, Mingo, McDowell and Wyoming... More about: WV Buck Season FAQs

Now that buck season has opened is West Virginia, you may be interested to know that all of the following locations are Deer Checking Stations according to the WV DNR:

Berkeley County:
Gerrardstown Corner Grocery
P. O. Box 406
Gerrardstown, 25420
229-2040

Murphy’s Shell
5263 Hedgesville Road
Hedgesville, 25427
754-3381

Shanghai Grocery
Rt. 2 Box 287
Hedgesville, 25427
754-8592

Sparks Sport... More about: Local Deer Checking Stations

This week's poll asks "What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?" The food? The football? The shopping?

... More about: POLL: What do you like most about Thanksgiving?

Place your order now for Main Street Martinsburg’s Holiday Wreath.

These large wreaths are a mixture of holiday greens and are
decorated with pine cones and festive holiday bows.
Whether for home or business, these wreaths will be a vibrant addition to your holiday decorations.

Cost is $30.00

Wreaths will be available for pick up on Tuesday, November 27 and Wednesday, November 28 at 142 N. Queen Street (Main Street Office) or arrangements can be made to have them... More about: Holiday Wreath Sale

As we gear up for the holiday season, turkey is the next thing on our mind. Let Tuscan Sun make the wine selection easier for you. Tonight we will sample 2005 Corbieres Rouge, Col de Vents (red), 2006 Torre Castillo Jumilla (red), and Laurent Miguel Chardonnay. And, to make it easier to imagine how these will taste with turkey and stuffing, we will be serving mini-portions of that food so you get the whole experience! Something different!

We also have in our shipment of Rogue Santa’s... More about: Wine (and Turkey) Tasting at Tuscan Sun

This Friday, November 9 at 7:30 pm

Live at The Country Inn in Berkeley Springs Classical Guitarist Candice Mowbray in concert.

Classical guitarist Candice Mowbray masterfully engages audiences in emotionally provocative and entertaining music with a mélange of classic and modern guitar compositions from Europe and the Americas. With an affinity for Latin American music, her current program showcases compositions by two tango composers: Astor Piazzolla and Maximo Diego... More about: Classical Guitarist Candice Mowbray in Concert